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How far is North Platte, NE, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) is 235 miles / 378 kilometers / 204 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to North Platte (LBF) is 343 miles / 552 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 40 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – North Platte Regional Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to North Platte

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 235.024 miles
  • 378.235 kilometers
  • 204.230 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
  • 235.031 miles
  • 378.246 kilometers
  • 204.236 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 North Platte?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to North Platte Regional Airport is 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and North Platte Regional Airport (LBF)

On average, flying from Rapid City to North Platte generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 131 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 North Platte

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and North Platte Regional Airport (LBF).

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 North Platte Regional Airport
City: North Platte, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBF
ICAO Code: KLBF
Coordinates: 41°7′34″N, 100°41′2″W