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How far is Reno, NV, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) is 917 miles / 1475 kilometers / 797 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Reno (RNO) is 1184 miles / 1906 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 8 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Reno–Tahoe International Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Reno

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 916.599 miles
  • 1475.123 kilometers
  • 796.503 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
  • 914.617 miles
  • 1471.933 kilometers
  • 794.780 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 Reno?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Reno–Tahoe International Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Reno generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 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 Reno

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO).

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 Reno–Tahoe International Airport
City: Reno, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RNO
ICAO Code: KRNO
Coordinates: 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″W