How far is Lopez, WA, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) is 997 miles / 1605 kilometers / 866 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Lopez (LPS) is 1243 miles / 2000 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 33 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Lopez Island Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Lopez
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Lopez. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 997.138 miles
- 1604.738 kilometers
- 866.489 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- 994.587 miles
- 1600.632 kilometers
- 864.272 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 Lopez?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Lopez Island Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Lopez?
The time difference between Rapid City and Lopez is 1 hour. Lopez is 1 hour behind Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Lopez generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 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 Lopez
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS).
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 | Lopez Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lopez, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LPS |
| ICAO Code: | S31 |
| Coordinates: | 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″W |