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How far is Harrisburg, PA, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) is 1371 miles / 2206 kilometers / 1191 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Harrisburg (MDT) is 1575 miles / 2534 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 59 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Harrisburg International Airport

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1371
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1191
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Distance from Rapid City to Harrisburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1370.842 miles
  • 2206.157 kilometers
  • 1191.229 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
  • 1367.440 miles
  • 2200.681 kilometers
  • 1188.273 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 Harrisburg?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Harrisburg International Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Harrisburg generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 378 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 Harrisburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT).

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 Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″W