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How far is Takotna, AK, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Takotna (Takotna Airport) is 2446 miles / 3937 kilometers / 2126 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Takotna (TCT) is 3039 miles / 4891 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 55 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Takotna Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Takotna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2446.371 miles
  • 3937.052 kilometers
  • 2125.838 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
  • 2440.119 miles
  • 3926.991 kilometers
  • 2120.405 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 Takotna?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Takotna Airport is 5 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Takotna Airport (TCT)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Takotna generates about 269 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 269 kilograms equals 593 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 Takotna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Takotna Airport (TCT).

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 Takotna Airport
City: Takotna, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TCT
ICAO Code: PPCT
Coordinates: 62°59′35″N, 156°1′44″W