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How far is Rapid City, SD, from Providence, RI?

The distance between Providence (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1604 miles / 2581 kilometers / 1394 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Providence (PVD) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1804 miles / 2904 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 3 minutes.

Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport

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Distance from Providence to Rapid City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1603.805 miles
  • 2581.073 kilometers
  • 1393.668 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
  • 1599.585 miles
  • 2574.283 kilometers
  • 1390.002 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 Providence to Rapid City?

The estimated flight time from Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

On average, flying from Providence to Rapid City generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).

Airport information

Origin Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
City: Providence, RI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PVD
ICAO Code: KPVD
Coordinates: 41°43′57″N, 71°25′13″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