How far is Rapid City, SD, from Raleigh, NC?
The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1400 miles / 2252 kilometers / 1216 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1700 miles / 2736 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 51 minutes.
Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Raleigh to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Raleigh to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1399.531 miles
- 2252.327 kilometers
- 1216.160 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- 1396.937 miles
- 2248.152 kilometers
- 1213.905 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 Raleigh to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Rapid City?
The time difference between Raleigh and Rapid City is 2 hours. Rapid City is 2 hours behind Raleigh.
Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Raleigh to Rapid City generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |
| Destination | 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 |