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

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Chevak (Chevak Airport) is 2752 miles / 4428 kilometers / 2391 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Chevak (VAK) is 3645 miles / 5866 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 147 hours 44 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Chevak Airport

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2752
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4428
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2391
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Distance from Rapid City to Chevak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2751.579 miles
  • 4428.237 kilometers
  • 2391.057 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
  • 2744.079 miles
  • 4416.168 kilometers
  • 2384.540 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 Chevak?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Chevak Airport is 5 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Chevak Airport (VAK)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Chevak generates about 305 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 305 kilograms equals 672 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 Chevak

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

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 Chevak Airport
City: Chevak, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VAK
ICAO Code: PAVA
Coordinates: 61°32′1″N, 165°35′2″W