How far is Abilene, TX, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Abilene (Abilene Regional Airport) is 823 miles / 1324 kilometers / 715 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Abilene (ABI) is 1128 miles / 1815 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 15 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Abilene Regional Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Abilene
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Abilene. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 822.973 miles
- 1324.447 kilometers
- 715.144 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- 824.239 miles
- 1326.485 kilometers
- 716.244 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 Rapid City to Abilene?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Abilene Regional Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Abilene?
The time difference between Rapid City and Abilene is 1 hour. Abilene is 1 hour ahead of Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Abilene generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 302 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rapid City to Abilene
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Abilene Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Abilene, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ABI |
| ICAO Code: | KABI |
| Coordinates: | 32°24′40″N, 99°40′54″W |