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How far is Rapid City, SD, from Lihue, HI?

The distance between Lihue (Lihue Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 3524 miles / 5671 kilometers / 3062 nautical miles.

Lihue Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport

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Distance from Lihue to Rapid City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3523.703 miles
  • 5670.850 kilometers
  • 3062.014 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
  • 3519.385 miles
  • 5663.901 kilometers
  • 3058.262 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 Lihue to Rapid City?

The estimated flight time from Lihue Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 7 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

On average, flying from Lihue to Rapid City generates about 398 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 398 kilograms equals 876 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lihue to Rapid City

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

Airport information

Origin Lihue Airport
City: Lihue, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LIH
ICAO Code: PHLI
Coordinates: 21°58′33″N, 159°20′20″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