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How far is Minot, ND, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Minot (Minot International Airport) is 303 miles / 488 kilometers / 264 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Minot (MOT) is 444 miles / 714 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 37 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Minot International Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Minot

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 303.278 miles
  • 488.078 kilometers
  • 263.541 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
  • 303.312 miles
  • 488.133 kilometers
  • 263.571 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 Minot?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Minot International Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Minot International Airport (MOT)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Minot generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 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 Minot

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

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 Minot International Airport
City: Minot, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOT
ICAO Code: KMOT
Coordinates: 48°15′33″N, 101°16′47″W