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How far is Massena, NY, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Massena (Massena International Airport) is 1389 miles / 2235 kilometers / 1207 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Massena (MSS) is 1581 miles / 2544 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 57 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Massena International Airport

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1389
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1207
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Distance from Rapid City to Massena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1388.673 miles
  • 2234.852 kilometers
  • 1206.723 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
  • 1384.848 miles
  • 2228.697 kilometers
  • 1203.400 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 Massena?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Massena International Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Massena International Airport (MSS)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Massena generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 380 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 Massena

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

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 Massena International Airport
City: Massena, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSS
ICAO Code: KMSS
Coordinates: 44°56′8″N, 74°50′44″W