How far is Kearney, NE, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Kearney (Kearney Regional Airport) is 309 miles / 497 kilometers / 268 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Kearney (EAR) is 416 miles / 670 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 3 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Kearney Regional Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Kearney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Kearney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 308.800 miles
- 496.966 kilometers
- 268.340 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- 308.609 miles
- 496.658 kilometers
- 268.174 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 Kearney?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Kearney Regional Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Kearney?
The time difference between Rapid City and Kearney is 1 hour. Kearney is 1 hour ahead of Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Kearney Regional Airport (EAR)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Kearney generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 155 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 Kearney
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Kearney Regional Airport (EAR).
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 | Kearney Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kearney, NE |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | EAR |
| ICAO Code: | KEAR |
| Coordinates: | 40°43′37″N, 99°0′24″W |