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How far is South Bend, IN, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and South Bend (South Bend International Airport) is 863 miles / 1390 kilometers / 750 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to South Bend (SBN) is 1002 miles / 1612 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 38 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – South Bend International Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to South Bend

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 863.425 miles
  • 1389.549 kilometers
  • 750.296 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
  • 861.232 miles
  • 1386.019 kilometers
  • 748.390 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 South Bend?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to South Bend International Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and South Bend International Airport (SBN)

On average, flying from Rapid City to South Bend generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 310 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 South Bend

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and South Bend International Airport (SBN).

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 South Bend International Airport
City: South Bend, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SBN
ICAO Code: KSBN
Coordinates: 41°42′31″N, 86°19′2″W