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How far is Yakataga, AK, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Yakataga (Yakataga Airport) is 1968 miles / 3168 kilometers / 1711 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Yakataga (CYT) is 3016 miles / 4853 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 4 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Yakataga Airport

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1968
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3168
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1711
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Distance from Rapid City to Yakataga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1968.428 miles
  • 3167.878 kilometers
  • 1710.517 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
  • 1963.772 miles
  • 3160.385 kilometers
  • 1706.471 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 Yakataga?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Yakataga Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Yakataga Airport (CYT)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Yakataga generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 473 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 Yakataga

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

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 Yakataga Airport
City: Yakataga, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CYT
ICAO Code: PACY
Coordinates: 60°4′55″N, 142°29′34″W