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How far is Rapid City, SD, from Yuma, AZ?

The distance between Yuma (Yuma International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1003 miles / 1614 kilometers / 872 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yuma (YUM) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1354 miles / 2179 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 7 minutes.

Yuma International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport

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1614
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Distance from Yuma to Rapid City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1003.143 miles
  • 1614.402 kilometers
  • 871.707 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
  • 1003.273 miles
  • 1614.611 kilometers
  • 871.820 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 Yuma to Rapid City?

The estimated flight time from Yuma International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yuma International Airport (YUM) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

On average, flying from Yuma to Rapid City generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yuma to Rapid City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yuma International Airport (YUM) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).

Airport information

Origin Yuma International Airport
City: Yuma, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YUM
ICAO Code: KNYL
Coordinates: 32°39′23″N, 114°36′21″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