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How far is Sarnia from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Sarnia (Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport) is 1042 miles / 1677 kilometers / 906 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Sarnia (YZR) is 1151 miles / 1853 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 13 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Sarnia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1042.033 miles
  • 1676.989 kilometers
  • 905.502 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
  • 1039.233 miles
  • 1672.483 kilometers
  • 903.069 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 Sarnia?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport is 2 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport (YZR)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Sarnia generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 338 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 Sarnia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport (YZR).

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 Sarnia Chris Hadfield Airport
City: Sarnia
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZR
ICAO Code: CYZR
Coordinates: 42°59′57″N, 82°18′32″W