How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 810 miles / 1304 kilometers / 704 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 999 miles / 1607 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 43 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal
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Distance from Rapid City to Carlsbad
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Carlsbad. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 810.158 miles
- 1303.822 kilometers
- 704.008 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- 811.552 miles
- 1306.067 kilometers
- 705.220 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 Carlsbad?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 2 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Carlsbad?
There is no time difference between Rapid City and Carlsbad.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Carlsbad generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 299 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 Carlsbad
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).
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 | Cavern City Air Terminal |
|---|---|
| City: | Carlsbad, NM |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CNM |
| ICAO Code: | KCNM |
| Coordinates: | 32°20′15″N, 104°15′46″W |