How far is Tupelo, MS, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Tupelo (Tupelo Regional Airport) is 1019 miles / 1640 kilometers / 885 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Tupelo (TUP) is 1253 miles / 2017 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 0 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Tupelo Regional Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Tupelo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Tupelo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1018.925 miles
- 1639.801 kilometers
- 885.422 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- 1018.234 miles
- 1638.689 kilometers
- 884.821 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 Tupelo?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Tupelo Regional Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Tupelo?
The time difference between Rapid City and Tupelo is 1 hour. Tupelo is 1 hour ahead of Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Tupelo generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 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 Tupelo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP).
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 | Tupelo Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tupelo, MS |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TUP |
| ICAO Code: | KTUP |
| Coordinates: | 34°16′5″N, 88°46′11″W |