How far is Rapid City, SD, from Columbus, OH?
The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1075 miles / 1729 kilometers / 934 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1281 miles / 2062 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 39 minutes.
Rickenbacker International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Columbus to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1074.652 miles
- 1729.485 kilometers
- 933.847 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- 1072.142 miles
- 1725.446 kilometers
- 931.666 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 Columbus to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Rapid City?
Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Columbus to Rapid City generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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 |