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How far is Rapid City, SD, from Little Rock, AR?

The distance between Little Rock (Clinton National Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 864 miles / 1391 kilometers / 751 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Little Rock (LIT) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1129 miles / 1817 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 40 minutes.

Clinton National Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport

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864
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1391
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751
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Distance from Little Rock to Rapid City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 864.097 miles
  • 1390.630 kilometers
  • 750.880 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
  • 863.888 miles
  • 1390.293 kilometers
  • 750.698 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 Little Rock to Rapid City?

The estimated flight time from Clinton National Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Clinton National Airport (LIT) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

On average, flying from Little Rock to Rapid City generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Little Rock to Rapid City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Clinton National Airport (LIT) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).

Airport information

Origin Clinton National Airport
City: Little Rock, AR
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LIT
ICAO Code: KLIT
Coordinates: 34°43′45″N, 92°13′27″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