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

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Lanai City (Lanai Airport) is 3459 miles / 5566 kilometers / 3005 nautical miles.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Lanai Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Lanai City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3458.663 miles
  • 5566.178 kilometers
  • 3005.496 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
  • 3455.031 miles
  • 5560.333 kilometers
  • 3002.340 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 Lanai City?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Lanai Airport is 7 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Lanai Airport (LNY)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Lanai City generates about 390 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 390 kilograms equals 859 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rapid City to Lanai City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Lanai Airport (LNY).

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 Lanai Airport
City: Lanai City, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNY
ICAO Code: PHNY
Coordinates: 20°47′8″N, 156°57′3″W