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

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Kalaupapa (Kalaupapa Airport) is 3441 miles / 5537 kilometers / 2990 nautical miles.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Kalaupapa Airport

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5537
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2990
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Distance from Rapid City to Kalaupapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3440.798 miles
  • 5537.428 kilometers
  • 2989.972 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
  • 3437.041 miles
  • 5531.382 kilometers
  • 2986.707 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 Kalaupapa?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Kalaupapa Airport is 7 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Kalaupapa Airport (LUP)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Kalaupapa generates about 387 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 387 kilograms equals 854 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rapid City to Kalaupapa

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

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 Kalaupapa Airport
City: Kalaupapa, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LUP
ICAO Code: PHLU
Coordinates: 21°12′39″N, 156°58′26″W