How far is Kansas City, MO, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 542 miles / 871 kilometers / 471 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Kansas City (MCI) is 687 miles / 1105 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 42 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Kansas City International Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Kansas City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Kansas City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 541.507 miles
- 871.471 kilometers
- 470.557 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- 540.846 miles
- 870.407 kilometers
- 469.982 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 Kansas City?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Kansas City?
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Kansas City generates about 105 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 105 kilograms equals 231 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 Kansas City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).
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 | Kansas City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MCI |
| ICAO Code: | KMCI |
| Coordinates: | 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″W |