How far is Rapid City, SD, from Meridian, MS?
The distance between Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1119 miles / 1801 kilometers / 972 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Meridian (MEI) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1404 miles / 2259 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 55 minutes.
Meridian Regional Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Meridian to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Meridian to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1118.825 miles
- 1800.574 kilometers
- 972.232 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- 1118.567 miles
- 1800.159 kilometers
- 972.008 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 Meridian to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Meridian Regional Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Meridian and Rapid City?
The time difference between Meridian and Rapid City is 1 hour. Rapid City is 1 hour behind Meridian.
Flight carbon footprint between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Meridian to Rapid City generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Meridian to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Meridian Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Meridian, MS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MEI |
| ICAO Code: | KMEI |
| Coordinates: | 32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″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 |