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How far is Deadhorse, AK, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Deadhorse (Deadhorse Airport) is 2382 miles / 3834 kilometers / 2070 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Deadhorse (SCC) is 3339 miles / 5374 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 55 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Deadhorse Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Deadhorse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2382.375 miles
  • 3834.061 kilometers
  • 2070.227 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
  • 2377.014 miles
  • 3825.434 kilometers
  • 2065.569 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 Deadhorse?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Deadhorse Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Deadhorse Airport (SCC)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Deadhorse generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 576 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 Deadhorse

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Deadhorse Airport (SCC).

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 Deadhorse Airport
City: Deadhorse, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCC
ICAO Code: PASC
Coordinates: 70°11′40″N, 148°27′53″W