How far is Rapid City, SD, from Jackson, TN?
The distance between Jackson (McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 949 miles / 1528 kilometers / 825 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (MKL) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1207 miles / 1942 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 22 minutes.
McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 949.262 miles
- 1527.689 kilometers
- 824.886 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- 948.319 miles
- 1526.172 kilometers
- 824.067 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 Jackson to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Rapid City?
The time difference between Jackson and Rapid City is 1 hour. Rapid City is 1 hour behind Jackson.
Flight carbon footprint between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Jackson to Rapid City generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Jackson to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport (MKL) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | McKellar–Sipes Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MKL |
| ICAO Code: | KMKL |
| Coordinates: | 35°35′59″N, 88°54′56″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 |