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How far is Hughes, AK, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 2431 miles / 3912 kilometers / 2112 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Hughes (HUS) is 3185 miles / 5126 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 45 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)

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3912
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2112
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Distance from Rapid City to Hughes

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2430.782 miles
  • 3911.964 kilometers
  • 2112.291 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
  • 2424.847 miles
  • 3902.414 kilometers
  • 2107.135 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 Hughes?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Hughes generates about 267 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 267 kilograms equals 589 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 Hughes

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).

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 Hughes Airport (Alaska)
City: Hughes, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HUS
ICAO Code: PAHU
Coordinates: 66°2′27″N, 154°15′46″W