How far is Ottawa from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 1346 miles / 2165 kilometers / 1169 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Ottawa (YOW) is 1589 miles / 2557 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 1 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Ottawa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Ottawa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1345.538 miles
- 2165.434 kilometers
- 1169.241 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- 1341.828 miles
- 2159.464 kilometers
- 1166.017 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 Ottawa?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Ottawa?
The time difference between Rapid City and Ottawa is 2 hours. Ottawa is 2 hours ahead of Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Ottawa generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 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 Ottawa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).
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 | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W |