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

The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1488 miles / 2394 kilometers / 1293 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1906 miles / 3068 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 49 minutes.

Ketchikan International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport

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Distance from Ketchikan to Rapid City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1487.588 miles
  • 2394.041 kilometers
  • 1292.679 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
  • 1484.203 miles
  • 2388.594 kilometers
  • 1289.737 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 Ketchikan to Rapid City?

The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

On average, flying from Ketchikan to Rapid City generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ketchikan to Rapid City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).

Airport information

Origin Ketchikan International Airport
City: Ketchikan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KTN
ICAO Code: PAKT
Coordinates: 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″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