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How far is Fresno, CA, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Fresno (Fresno Yosemite International Airport) is 1009 miles / 1624 kilometers / 877 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Fresno (FAT) is 1454 miles / 2340 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 43 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Fresno Yosemite International Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Fresno

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1009.031 miles
  • 1623.879 kilometers
  • 876.824 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
  • 1007.460 miles
  • 1621.349 kilometers
  • 875.459 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 Fresno?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Fresno Yosemite International Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Fresno generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 334 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 Fresno

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT).

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 Fresno Yosemite International Airport
City: Fresno, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAT
ICAO Code: KFAT
Coordinates: 36°46′34″N, 119°43′4″W