How far is Rapid City, SD, from Tucson, AZ?
The distance between Tucson (Tucson International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 927 miles / 1492 kilometers / 806 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tucson (TUS) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1301 miles / 2094 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 6 minutes.
Tucson International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
Search flights
Distance from Tucson to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tucson to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 927.190 miles
- 1492.168 kilometers
- 805.706 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- 928.011 miles
- 1493.490 kilometers
- 806.420 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 Tucson to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Tucson International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tucson and Rapid City?
The time difference between Tucson and Rapid City is 1 hour. Rapid City is 1 hour ahead of Tucson.
Flight carbon footprint between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Tucson to Rapid City generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 321 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Tucson to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tucson International Airport (TUS) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Tucson International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tucson, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TUS |
| ICAO Code: | KTUS |
| Coordinates: | 32°6′57″N, 110°56′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 |