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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1029 miles / 1656 kilometers / 894 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1320 miles / 2125 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 46 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1028.998 miles
  • 1656.012 kilometers
  • 894.175 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
  • 1026.848 miles
  • 1652.551 kilometers
  • 892.306 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Sacramento generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 337 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 Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

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 Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W