How far is Rapid City, SD, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1029 miles / 1656 kilometers / 894 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1318 miles / 2121 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 48 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1028.998 miles
- 1656.012 kilometers
- 894.175 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- 1026.848 miles
- 1652.551 kilometers
- 892.306 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 Sacramento to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Rapid City?
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Rapid City generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 337 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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 |