How far is Raleigh, NC, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 1400 miles / 2252 kilometers / 1216 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Raleigh (RDU) is 1681 miles / 2705 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 53 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Raleigh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Raleigh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1399.531 miles
- 2252.327 kilometers
- 1216.160 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- 1396.937 miles
- 2248.152 kilometers
- 1213.905 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 Raleigh?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Raleigh?
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Raleigh generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 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 Raleigh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).
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 | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |