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How far is Appleton, WI, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Appleton (Appleton International Airport) is 722 miles / 1162 kilometers / 627 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Appleton (ATW) is 803 miles / 1293 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 24 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Appleton International Airport

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722
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1162
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627
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Distance from Rapid City to Appleton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 721.893 miles
  • 1161.775 kilometers
  • 627.308 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
  • 719.916 miles
  • 1158.592 kilometers
  • 625.589 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 Appleton?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Appleton International Airport is 1 hour and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Appleton International Airport (ATW)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Appleton generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 280 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 Appleton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Appleton International Airport (ATW).

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 Appleton International Airport
City: Appleton, WI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ATW
ICAO Code: KATW
Coordinates: 44°15′29″N, 88°31′8″W