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How far is Midland, TX, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Midland (Midland International Air and Space Port) is 836 miles / 1345 kilometers / 726 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Midland (MAF) is 1086 miles / 1748 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 37 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Midland International Air and Space Port

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Distance from Rapid City to Midland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 836.027 miles
  • 1345.455 kilometers
  • 726.488 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
  • 837.505 miles
  • 1347.834 kilometers
  • 727.772 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 Midland?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Midland International Air and Space Port is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Midland generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 305 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 Midland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF).

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 Midland International Air and Space Port
City: Midland, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MAF
ICAO Code: KMAF
Coordinates: 31°56′32″N, 102°12′7″W