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How far is Rapid City, SD, from Skagway, AK?

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1718 miles / 2766 kilometers / 1493 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Rapid City (RAP) is 2307 miles / 3713 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 38 minutes.

Skagway Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport

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1718
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2766
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1493
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Distance from Skagway to Rapid City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1718.453 miles
  • 2765.581 kilometers
  • 1493.294 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
  • 1714.728 miles
  • 2759.588 kilometers
  • 1490.058 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 Skagway to Rapid City?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

On average, flying from Skagway to Rapid City generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Skagway to Rapid City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).

Airport information

Origin Skagway Airport
City: Skagway, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGY
ICAO Code: PAGY
Coordinates: 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″W
Destination 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