How far is Sioux City, IA, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Sioux City (Sioux Gateway Airport) is 355 miles / 572 kilometers / 309 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Sioux City (SUX) is 434 miles / 698 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 6 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Sioux Gateway Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Sioux City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Sioux City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 355.303 miles
- 571.804 kilometers
- 308.749 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- 354.477 miles
- 570.476 kilometers
- 308.032 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 Sioux City?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Sioux Gateway Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Sioux City?
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Sioux City generates about 77 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 77 kilograms equals 170 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 Sioux City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX).
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 | Sioux Gateway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sioux City, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SUX |
| ICAO Code: | KSUX |
| Coordinates: | 42°24′9″N, 96°23′3″W |