How far is Meridian, MS, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Meridian (Meridian Regional Airport) is 1119 miles / 1801 kilometers / 972 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Meridian (MEI) is 1404 miles / 2260 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 52 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Meridian Regional Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Meridian
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Meridian. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1118.825 miles
- 1800.574 kilometers
- 972.232 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- 1118.567 miles
- 1800.159 kilometers
- 972.008 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 Meridian?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Meridian Regional Airport is 2 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Meridian?
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Meridian generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 348 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 Meridian
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Meridian Regional Airport (MEI).
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 | Meridian Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Meridian, MS |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MEI |
| ICAO Code: | KMEI |
| Coordinates: | 32°19′57″N, 88°45′6″W |