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How far is Fayetteville, NC, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Fayetteville (Fayetteville Regional Airport) is 1428 miles / 2298 kilometers / 1241 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Fayetteville (FAY) is 1712 miles / 2756 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 39 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Fayetteville Regional Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Fayetteville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1427.670 miles
  • 2297.612 kilometers
  • 1240.611 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
  • 1425.240 miles
  • 2293.701 kilometers
  • 1238.499 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 Fayetteville?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Fayetteville Regional Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Fayetteville Regional Airport (FAY)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Fayetteville generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 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 Fayetteville

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

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 Fayetteville Regional Airport
City: Fayetteville, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAY
ICAO Code: KFAY
Coordinates: 34°59′28″N, 78°52′49″W