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How far is Modesto, CA, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Modesto (Modesto City–County Airport) is 1034 miles / 1665 kilometers / 899 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Modesto (MOD) is 1389 miles / 2236 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 6 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Modesto City–County Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Modesto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1034.377 miles
  • 1664.668 kilometers
  • 898.849 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
  • 1032.474 miles
  • 1661.605 kilometers
  • 897.195 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 Modesto?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Modesto City–County Airport is 2 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Modesto generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 337 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 Modesto

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Modesto City–County Airport (MOD).

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 Modesto City–County Airport
City: Modesto, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOD
ICAO Code: KMOD
Coordinates: 37°37′32″N, 120°57′14″W