How far is Rapid City, SD, from Sitka, AK?
The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1659 miles / 2670 kilometers / 1442 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Rapid City (RAP) is 2344 miles / 3773 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 25 minutes.
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Sitka to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sitka to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1659.146 miles
- 2670.136 kilometers
- 1441.758 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- 1655.330 miles
- 2663.996 kilometers
- 1438.443 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 Sitka to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sitka and Rapid City?
The time difference between Sitka and Rapid City is 2 hours. Rapid City is 2 hours ahead of Sitka.
Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Sitka to Rapid City generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 419 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sitka to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sitka, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SIT |
| ICAO Code: | PASI |
| Coordinates: | 57°2′49″N, 135°21′43″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 |