How far is Albany, NY, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Albany (Albany International Airport) is 1468 miles / 2362 kilometers / 1275 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Albany (ALB) is 1632 miles / 2627 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 41 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Albany International Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Albany
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Albany. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1467.683 miles
- 2362.007 kilometers
- 1275.382 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- 1463.744 miles
- 2355.668 kilometers
- 1271.959 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 Albany?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Albany International Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Albany?
The time difference between Rapid City and Albany is 2 hours. Albany is 2 hours ahead of Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Albany International Airport (ALB)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Albany generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 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 Albany
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Albany International Airport (ALB).
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 | Albany International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Albany, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ALB |
| ICAO Code: | KALB |
| Coordinates: | 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″W |