How far is Tucson, AZ, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 927 miles / 1492 kilometers / 806 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Tucson (TUS) is 1302 miles / 2096 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 8 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Tucson International Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Tucson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Tucson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 927.190 miles
- 1492.168 kilometers
- 805.706 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- 928.011 miles
- 1493.490 kilometers
- 806.420 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 Tucson?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Tucson International Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Tucson?
The time difference between Rapid City and Tucson is 1 hour. Tucson is 1 hour behind Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Tucson generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 321 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 Tucson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).
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 | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W |