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How far is King Salmon, AK, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and King Salmon (King Salmon Airport) is 2449 miles / 3941 kilometers / 2128 nautical miles.

Rapid City Regional Airport – King Salmon Airport

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3941
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2128
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Distance from Rapid City to King Salmon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2448.683 miles
  • 3940.774 kilometers
  • 2127.848 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
  • 2442.106 miles
  • 3930.189 kilometers
  • 2122.132 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 King Salmon?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to King Salmon Airport is 5 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and King Salmon Airport (AKN)

On average, flying from Rapid City to King Salmon generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 593 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rapid City to King Salmon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and King Salmon Airport (AKN).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination King Salmon Airport
City: King Salmon, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AKN
ICAO Code: PAKN
Coordinates: 58°40′36″N, 156°38′56″W