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How far is Dawson City from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Dawson City (Dawson City Airport) is 1969 miles / 3168 kilometers / 1711 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Dawson City (YDA) is 2577 miles / 4147 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 56 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Dawson City Airport

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1969
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3168
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1711
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Distance from Rapid City to Dawson City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1968.575 miles
  • 3168.115 kilometers
  • 1710.645 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
  • 1964.395 miles
  • 3161.388 kilometers
  • 1707.013 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 Dawson City?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Dawson City Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Dawson City Airport (YDA)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Dawson City generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 473 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 Dawson City

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

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 Dawson City Airport
City: Dawson City
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YDA
ICAO Code: CYDA
Coordinates: 64°2′35″N, 139°7′40″W