How far is Wales, AK, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2818 miles / 4535 kilometers / 2449 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Wales (WAA) is 3682 miles / 5926 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 163 hours 51 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Rapid City to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2817.711 miles
- 4534.666 kilometers
- 2448.524 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- 2810.198 miles
- 4522.576 kilometers
- 2441.996 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 Wales?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Wales?
The time difference between Rapid City and Wales is 2 hours. Wales is 2 hours behind Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Wales generates about 313 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 313 kilograms equals 689 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 Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
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 | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |