How far is Rapid City, SD, from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 2818 miles / 4535 kilometers / 2449 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Rapid City (RAP) is 3684 miles / 5929 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 163 hours 56 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Wales to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2817.711 miles
- 4534.666 kilometers
- 2448.524 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- 2810.198 miles
- 4522.576 kilometers
- 2441.996 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 Wales to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Rapid City Regional Airport is 5 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Rapid City?
The time difference between Wales and Rapid City is 2 hours. Rapid City is 2 hours ahead of Wales.
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Wales to Rapid City generates about 313 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 313 kilograms equals 689 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Wales to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″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 |