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How far is Indianapolis, IN, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) is 913 miles / 1469 kilometers / 793 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Indianapolis (IND) is 1076 miles / 1732 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 10 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Indianapolis International Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Indianapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 912.735 miles
  • 1468.905 kilometers
  • 793.145 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
  • 910.720 miles
  • 1465.661 kilometers
  • 791.394 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 Indianapolis?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Indianapolis International Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Indianapolis generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 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 Indianapolis

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

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 Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W