How far is Chicago, IL, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 780 miles / 1255 kilometers / 677 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Chicago (ORD) is 897 miles / 1444 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 31 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 779.542 miles
- 1254.550 kilometers
- 677.403 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- 777.551 miles
- 1251.347 kilometers
- 675.673 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Chicago?
The time difference between Rapid City and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Chicago generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airport information
| Origin | Rapid City Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rapid City, SD |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RAP |
| ICAO Code: | KRAP |
| Coordinates: | 44°2′43″N, 103°3′25″W |
| Destination | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
Airlines flying from Rapid City (RAP) to Chicago (ORD)
| United Airlines |