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How far is Providence, RI, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Providence (Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport) is 1604 miles / 2581 kilometers / 1394 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Providence (PVD) is 1865 miles / 3002 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 53 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Providence

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1603.805 miles
  • 2581.073 kilometers
  • 1393.668 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
  • 1599.585 miles
  • 2574.283 kilometers
  • 1390.002 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 Providence?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Providence generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 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 Providence

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD).

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 Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
City: Providence, RI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PVD
ICAO Code: KPVD
Coordinates: 41°43′57″N, 71°25′13″W