How far is McGrath, AK, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 2433 miles / 3915 kilometers / 2114 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to McGrath (MCG) is 3039 miles / 4891 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 55 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – McGrath Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to McGrath
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to McGrath. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2432.797 miles
- 3915.207 kilometers
- 2114.042 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- 2426.595 miles
- 3905.225 kilometers
- 2108.653 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 McGrath?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to McGrath Airport is 5 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and McGrath?
The time difference between Rapid City and McGrath is 2 hours. McGrath is 2 hours behind Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and McGrath Airport (MCG)
On average, flying from Rapid City to McGrath generates about 267 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 267 kilograms equals 589 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 McGrath
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and McGrath Airport (MCG).
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 | McGrath Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | McGrath, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MCG |
| ICAO Code: | PAMC |
| Coordinates: | 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″W |