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How far is Bullhead City, AZ, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Bullhead City (Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport) is 866 miles / 1394 kilometers / 753 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Bullhead City (IFP) is 1156 miles / 1861 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 14 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport

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866
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753
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Distance from Rapid City to Bullhead City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 866.036 miles
  • 1393.750 kilometers
  • 752.565 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
  • 865.625 miles
  • 1393.089 kilometers
  • 752.208 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 Bullhead City?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport (IFP)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Bullhead City generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 310 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 Bullhead City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport (IFP).

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 Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport
City: Bullhead City, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IFP
ICAO Code: KIFP
Coordinates: 35°9′26″N, 114°33′35″W