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How far is Yuma, AZ, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Yuma (Yuma International Airport) is 1003 miles / 1614 kilometers / 872 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Yuma (YUM) is 1354 miles / 2179 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 8 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Yuma International Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Yuma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1003.143 miles
  • 1614.402 kilometers
  • 871.707 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
  • 1003.273 miles
  • 1614.611 kilometers
  • 871.820 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 Yuma?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Yuma International Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Yuma International Airport (YUM)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Yuma generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 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 Yuma

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Yuma International Airport (YUM).

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 Yuma International Airport
City: Yuma, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YUM
ICAO Code: KNYL
Coordinates: 32°39′23″N, 114°36′21″W