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How far is Arctic Village, AK, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Arctic Village (Arctic Village Airport) is 2256 miles / 3631 kilometers / 1961 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Arctic Village (ARC) is 3230 miles / 5198 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 32 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Arctic Village Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Arctic Village

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2256.416 miles
  • 3631.349 kilometers
  • 1960.772 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
  • 2251.422 miles
  • 3623.313 kilometers
  • 1956.432 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 Arctic Village?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Arctic Village Airport is 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Arctic Village Airport (ARC)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Arctic Village generates about 247 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 247 kilograms equals 544 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 Arctic Village

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Arctic Village Airport (ARC).

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 Arctic Village Airport
City: Arctic Village, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ARC
ICAO Code: PARC
Coordinates: 68°6′52″N, 145°34′44″W