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How far is Kamuela, HI, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Kamuela (Waimea-Kohala Airport) is 3431 miles / 5522 kilometers / 2982 nautical miles.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Waimea-Kohala Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Kamuela

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3431.191 miles
  • 5521.967 kilometers
  • 2981.624 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
  • 3427.983 miles
  • 5516.805 kilometers
  • 2978.836 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 Kamuela?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Waimea-Kohala Airport is 6 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Kamuela generates about 386 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 386 kilograms equals 851 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rapid City to Kamuela

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE).

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 Waimea-Kohala Airport
City: Kamuela, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MUE
ICAO Code: PHMU
Coordinates: 20°0′4″N, 155°40′4″W