How far is Charleston, SC, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 1458 miles / 2347 kilometers / 1267 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Charleston (CHS) is 1803 miles / 2902 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 23 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Charleston International Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Charleston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Charleston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1458.205 miles
- 2346.754 kilometers
- 1267.146 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- 1456.364 miles
- 2343.790 kilometers
- 1265.545 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 Charleston?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Charleston International Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Charleston?
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Charleston generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 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 Charleston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).
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 | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W |