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How far is Ithaca, NY, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Ithaca (Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport) is 1340 miles / 2157 kilometers / 1165 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Ithaca (ITH) is 1503 miles / 2419 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 26 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Ithaca

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1340.234 miles
  • 2156.897 kilometers
  • 1164.631 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
  • 1336.660 miles
  • 2151.146 kilometers
  • 1161.526 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 Ithaca?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Ithaca generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 374 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 Ithaca

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH).

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 Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
City: Ithaca, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ITH
ICAO Code: KITH
Coordinates: 42°29′27″N, 76°27′30″W