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

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) is 1502 miles / 2417 kilometers / 1305 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Wilmington (ILM) is 1818 miles / 2926 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 27 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Wilmington International Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Wilmington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1501.576 miles
  • 2416.553 kilometers
  • 1304.834 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
  • 1499.125 miles
  • 2412.608 kilometers
  • 1302.704 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 Wilmington?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Wilmington International Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Wilmington generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 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 Wilmington

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

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 Wilmington International Airport
City: Wilmington, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILM
ICAO Code: KILM
Coordinates: 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″W