How far is Rapid City, SD, from State College, PA?
The distance between State College (University Park Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1302 miles / 2095 kilometers / 1131 nautical miles.
The driving distance from State College (SCE) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1479 miles / 2381 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 30 minutes.
University Park Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from State College to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from State College to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1302.076 miles
- 2095.489 kilometers
- 1131.473 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- 1298.775 miles
- 2090.175 kilometers
- 1128.604 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 State College to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from University Park Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between State College and Rapid City?
Flight carbon footprint between University Park Airport (SCE) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from State College to Rapid City generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 368 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from State College to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between University Park Airport (SCE) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | University Park Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | State College, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SCE |
| ICAO Code: | KUNV |
| Coordinates: | 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″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 |