How far is Islip, NY, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Islip (Long Island MacArthur Airport) is 1540 miles / 2478 kilometers / 1338 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Islip (ISP) is 1758 miles / 2830 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 33 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Long Island MacArthur Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Islip
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Islip. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1539.678 miles
- 2477.871 kilometers
- 1337.943 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- 1535.734 miles
- 2471.524 kilometers
- 1334.516 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 Islip?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Long Island MacArthur Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Islip?
The time difference between Rapid City and Islip is 2 hours. Islip is 2 hours ahead of Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Islip generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 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 Islip
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP).
Airport information
| Origin | Rapid City Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rapid City, SD |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RAP |
| ICAO Code: | KRAP |
| Coordinates: | 44°2′43″N, 103°3′25″W |
| Destination | Long Island MacArthur Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Islip, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ISP |
| ICAO Code: | KISP |
| Coordinates: | 40°47′42″N, 73°6′0″W |