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How far is Rapid City, SD, from Wichita Falls, TX?

The distance between Wichita Falls (Wichita Falls Regional Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 736 miles / 1184 kilometers / 639 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wichita Falls (SPS) to Rapid City (RAP) is 994 miles / 1599 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 21 minutes.

Wichita Falls Regional Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport

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736
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1184
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639
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Distance from Wichita Falls to Rapid City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 735.614 miles
  • 1183.856 kilometers
  • 639.231 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
  • 736.469 miles
  • 1185.232 kilometers
  • 639.974 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 Wichita Falls to Rapid City?

The estimated flight time from Wichita Falls Regional Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

On average, flying from Wichita Falls to Rapid City generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 283 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wichita Falls to Rapid City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).

Airport information

Origin Wichita Falls Regional Airport
City: Wichita Falls, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPS
ICAO Code: KSPS
Coordinates: 33°59′19″N, 98°29′30″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