How far is Lubbock, TX, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) is 719 miles / 1157 kilometers / 625 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Lubbock (LBB) is 954 miles / 1536 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 14 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Lubbock
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Lubbock. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 719.196 miles
- 1157.434 kilometers
- 624.965 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- 720.349 miles
- 1159.289 kilometers
- 625.966 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 Lubbock?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Lubbock?
The time difference between Rapid City and Lubbock is 1 hour. Lubbock is 1 hour ahead of Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Lubbock generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 279 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 Lubbock
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB).
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 | Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lubbock, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LBB |
| ICAO Code: | KLBB |
| Coordinates: | 33°39′48″N, 101°49′22″W |