Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is St. George Island, AK, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and St. George Island (St. George Airport) is 2944 miles / 4738 kilometers / 2558 nautical miles.

Rapid City Regional Airport – St. George Airport

Distance arrow
2944
Miles
Distance arrow
4738
Kilometers
Distance arrow
2558
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Rapid City to St. George Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2943.806 miles
  • 4737.596 kilometers
  • 2558.097 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
  • 2935.448 miles
  • 4724.145 kilometers
  • 2550.834 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 St. George Island?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to St. George Airport is 6 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and St. George Airport (STG)

On average, flying from Rapid City to St. George Island generates about 328 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 328 kilograms equals 722 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rapid City to St. George Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and St. George Airport (STG).

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 St. George Airport
City: St. George Island, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: STG
ICAO Code: PAPB
Coordinates: 56°34′38″N, 169°39′49″W