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How far is Rapid City, SD, from Melbourne, FL?

The distance between Melbourne (Melbourne Orlando International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1658 miles / 2668 kilometers / 1441 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Melbourne (MLB) to Rapid City (RAP) is 2011 miles / 3236 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 10 minutes.

Melbourne Orlando International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport

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Distance from Melbourne to Rapid City

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Melbourne to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1657.830 miles
  • 2668.018 kilometers
  • 1440.615 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
  • 1657.253 miles
  • 2667.090 kilometers
  • 1440.113 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 Melbourne to Rapid City?

The estimated flight time from Melbourne Orlando International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

On average, flying from Melbourne to Rapid City generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Melbourne to Rapid City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).

Airport information

Origin Melbourne Orlando International Airport
City: Melbourne, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLB
ICAO Code: KMLB
Coordinates: 28°6′10″N, 80°38′43″W
Destination Rapid City Regional Airport
City: Rapid City, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RAP
ICAO Code: KRAP
Coordinates: 44°2′43″N, 103°3′25″W