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How far is Hilo, HI, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Hilo (Hilo International Airport) is 3414 miles / 5494 kilometers / 2966 nautical miles.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Hilo International Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Hilo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3413.707 miles
  • 5493.830 kilometers
  • 2966.431 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
  • 3410.679 miles
  • 5488.956 kilometers
  • 2963.799 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 Hilo?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Hilo International Airport is 6 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Hilo International Airport (ITO)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Hilo generates about 384 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 384 kilograms equals 847 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rapid City to Hilo

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

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 Hilo International Airport
City: Hilo, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ITO
ICAO Code: PHTO
Coordinates: 19°43′17″N, 155°2′52″W