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How far is Bradford, PA, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Bradford (Bradford Regional Airport) is 1244 miles / 2001 kilometers / 1081 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Bradford (BFD) is 1449 miles / 2332 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 11 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Bradford Regional Airport

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1244
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2001
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1081
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Distance from Rapid City to Bradford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1243.654 miles
  • 2001.467 kilometers
  • 1080.706 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
  • 1240.404 miles
  • 1996.237 kilometers
  • 1077.882 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 Bradford?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Bradford Regional Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Bradford Regional Airport (BFD)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Bradford generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 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 Bradford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Bradford Regional Airport (BFD).

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 Bradford Regional Airport
City: Bradford, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BFD
ICAO Code: KBFD
Coordinates: 41°48′11″N, 78°38′24″W