How far is Rapid City, SD, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 791 miles / 1273 kilometers / 687 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Rapid City (RAP) is 918 miles / 1478 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 11 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 790.777 miles
- 1272.632 kilometers
- 687.167 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- 788.778 miles
- 1269.415 kilometers
- 685.429 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 Chicago to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Rapid City?
The time difference between Chicago and Rapid City is 1 hour. Rapid City is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Chicago to Rapid City generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 295 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 |