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How far is Harlingen, TX, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Harlingen (Valley International Airport) is 1265 miles / 2036 kilometers / 1099 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Harlingen (HRL) is 1551 miles / 2496 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 39 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Valley International Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Harlingen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1265.043 miles
  • 2035.890 kilometers
  • 1099.292 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
  • 1267.559 miles
  • 2039.938 kilometers
  • 1101.478 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 Harlingen?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Valley International Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Valley International Airport (HRL)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Harlingen generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 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 Harlingen

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

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 Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″W