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How far is Florence, SC, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Florence (Florence Regional Airport) is 1419 miles / 2284 kilometers / 1233 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Florence (FLO) is 1782 miles / 2868 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 5 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Florence Regional Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Florence

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1419.364 miles
  • 2284.245 kilometers
  • 1233.393 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
  • 1417.213 miles
  • 2280.782 kilometers
  • 1231.524 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 Florence?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Florence Regional Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Florence Regional Airport (FLO)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Florence generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 385 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 Florence

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

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 Florence Regional Airport
City: Florence, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FLO
ICAO Code: KFLO
Coordinates: 34°11′7″N, 79°43′26″W