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How far is Bozeman, MT, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Bozeman (Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport) is 415 miles / 667 kilometers / 360 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Bozeman (BZN) is 481 miles / 774 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 12 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Bozeman

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 414.661 miles
  • 667.332 kilometers
  • 360.330 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
  • 413.622 miles
  • 665.661 kilometers
  • 359.428 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 Bozeman?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is 1 hour and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rapid City and Bozeman?

There is no time difference between Rapid City and Bozeman.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Bozeman generates about 86 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 86 kilograms equals 190 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 Bozeman

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN).

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 Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
City: Bozeman, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BZN
ICAO Code: KBZN
Coordinates: 45°46′39″N, 111°9′10″W