How far is Rapid City, SD, from Saginaw, MI?
The distance between Saginaw (Saginaw MBS International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 948 miles / 1525 kilometers / 824 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Saginaw (MBS) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1063 miles / 1710 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 34 minutes.
Saginaw MBS International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Saginaw to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Saginaw to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 947.696 miles
- 1525.170 kilometers
- 823.526 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- 945.123 miles
- 1521.029 kilometers
- 821.290 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 Saginaw to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Saginaw MBS International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Saginaw and Rapid City?
The time difference between Saginaw and Rapid City is 2 hours. Rapid City is 2 hours behind Saginaw.
Flight carbon footprint between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Saginaw to Rapid City generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Saginaw to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Saginaw MBS International Airport (MBS) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Saginaw MBS International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Saginaw, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MBS |
| ICAO Code: | KMBS |
| Coordinates: | 43°31′58″N, 84°4′46″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 |