How far is Skagway, AK, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1718 miles / 2766 kilometers / 1493 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Skagway (SGY) is 2305 miles / 3710 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 34 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Skagway Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Skagway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Skagway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1718.453 miles
- 2765.581 kilometers
- 1493.294 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- 1714.728 miles
- 2759.588 kilometers
- 1490.058 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 Skagway?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Skagway Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Skagway?
The time difference between Rapid City and Skagway is 2 hours. Skagway is 2 hours behind Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Skagway Airport (SGY)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Skagway generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 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 Skagway
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Skagway Airport (SGY).
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 | Skagway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Skagway, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SGY |
| ICAO Code: | PAGY |
| Coordinates: | 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″W |