How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2230 miles / 3589 kilometers / 1938 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2851 miles / 4588 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 40 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2230.108 miles
- 3589.010 kilometers
- 1937.911 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- 2224.895 miles
- 3580.621 kilometers
- 1933.381 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 Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Fairbanks?
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Fairbanks generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 538 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 Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
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 | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |