How far is Salina, KS, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Salina (Salina Regional Airport) is 458 miles / 738 kilometers / 398 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Salina (SLN) is 613 miles / 987 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 51 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Salina Regional Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Salina
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Salina. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 458.367 miles
- 737.670 kilometers
- 398.310 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- 458.268 miles
- 737.512 kilometers
- 398.224 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 Salina?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Salina Regional Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Salina?
The time difference between Rapid City and Salina is 1 hour. Salina is 1 hour ahead of Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Salina Regional Airport (SLN)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Salina generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 204 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 Salina
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Salina Regional Airport (SLN).
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 | Salina Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Salina, KS |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SLN |
| ICAO Code: | KSLN |
| Coordinates: | 38°47′27″N, 97°39′7″W |