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How far is Columbus, OH, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 1075 miles / 1729 kilometers / 934 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Columbus (LCK) is 1236 miles / 1989 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 30 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1074.652 miles
  • 1729.485 kilometers
  • 933.847 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
  • 1072.142 miles
  • 1725.446 kilometers
  • 931.666 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 2 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Columbus generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 342 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 Columbus

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

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W