How far is Mesa, AZ, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) is 873 miles / 1405 kilometers / 759 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Mesa (AZA) is 1268 miles / 2041 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 0 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Mesa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Mesa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 873.324 miles
- 1405.479 kilometers
- 758.898 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- 873.780 miles
- 1406.212 kilometers
- 759.294 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 Mesa?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Mesa?
The time difference between Rapid City and Mesa is 1 hour. Mesa is 1 hour behind Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Mesa generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 312 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 Mesa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).
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 | Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mesa, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AZA |
| ICAO Code: | KIWA |
| Coordinates: | 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″W |