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How far is May Creek, AK, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and May Creek (May Creek Airport) is 2001 miles / 3220 kilometers / 1738 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to May Creek (MYK) is 2903 miles / 4672 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 36 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – May Creek Airport

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2001
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3220
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1738
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Distance from Rapid City to May Creek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2000.565 miles
  • 3219.598 kilometers
  • 1738.444 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
  • 1995.924 miles
  • 3212.128 kilometers
  • 1734.410 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 May Creek?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to May Creek Airport is 4 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and May Creek Airport (MYK)

On average, flying from Rapid City to May Creek generates about 218 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 218 kilograms equals 480 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 May Creek

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and May Creek Airport (MYK).

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 May Creek Airport
City: May Creek, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MYK
ICAO Code: MYK
Coordinates: 61°20′8″N, 142°41′13″W