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How far is Rapid City, SD, from Koliganek, AK?

The distance between Koliganek (Koliganek Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 2471 miles / 3977 kilometers / 2147 nautical miles.

Koliganek Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport

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3977
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2147
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Distance from Koliganek to Rapid City

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Koliganek to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2471.250 miles
  • 3977.091 kilometers
  • 2147.458 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 2464.661 miles
  • 3966.488 kilometers
  • 2141.732 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Koliganek to Rapid City?

The estimated flight time from Koliganek Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Koliganek Airport (KGK) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

On average, flying from Koliganek to Rapid City generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 599 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Koliganek to Rapid City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Koliganek Airport (KGK) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).

Airport information

Origin Koliganek Airport
City: Koliganek, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KGK
ICAO Code: PAJZ
Coordinates: 59°43′35″N, 157°15′32″W
Destination Rapid City Regional Airport
City: Rapid City, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RAP
ICAO Code: KRAP
Coordinates: 44°2′43″N, 103°3′25″W