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How far is Erie, PA, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Erie (Erie International Airport) is 1162 miles / 1870 kilometers / 1010 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Erie (ERI) is 1348 miles / 2169 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 0 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Erie International Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Erie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1162.217 miles
  • 1870.406 kilometers
  • 1009.939 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
  • 1159.162 miles
  • 1865.490 kilometers
  • 1007.284 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 Erie?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Erie International Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Erie International Airport (ERI)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Erie generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 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 Erie

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Erie International Airport (ERI).

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 Erie International Airport
City: Erie, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ERI
ICAO Code: KERI
Coordinates: 42°4′55″N, 80°10′34″W