How far is Rapid City, SD, from North Platte, NE?
The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 235 miles / 378 kilometers / 204 nautical miles.
The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Rapid City (RAP) is 337 miles / 543 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 39 minutes.
North Platte Regional Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from North Platte to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from North Platte to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 235.024 miles
- 378.235 kilometers
- 204.230 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- 235.031 miles
- 378.246 kilometers
- 204.236 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 North Platte to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between North Platte and Rapid City?
Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from North Platte to Rapid City generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 131 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from North Platte to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | North Platte Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | North Platte, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LBF |
| ICAO Code: | KLBF |
| Coordinates: | 41°7′34″N, 100°41′2″W |
| Destination | Rapid City Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rapid City, SD |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RAP |
| ICAO Code: | KRAP |
| Coordinates: | 44°2′43″N, 103°3′25″W |