How far is Rapid City, SD, from Lincoln, NE?
The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 390 miles / 628 kilometers / 339 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Rapid City (RAP) is 578 miles / 931 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 43 minutes.
Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Lincoln to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lincoln to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 390.013 miles
- 627.665 kilometers
- 338.912 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- 389.440 miles
- 626.743 kilometers
- 338.414 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 Lincoln to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Rapid City Regional Airport is 1 hour and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lincoln and Rapid City?
The time difference between Lincoln and Rapid City is 1 hour. Rapid City is 1 hour behind Lincoln.
Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Lincoln to Rapid City generates about 82 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 82 kilograms equals 182 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lincoln to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Lincoln, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LNK |
| ICAO Code: | KLNK |
| Coordinates: | 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″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 |