How far is Rapid City, SD, from Vancouver?
The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1018 miles / 1638 kilometers / 885 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vancouver (YVR) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1279 miles / 2059 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 37 minutes.
Vancouver International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Vancouver to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vancouver to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1018.024 miles
- 1638.351 kilometers
- 884.639 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- 1015.484 miles
- 1634.262 kilometers
- 882.431 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 Vancouver to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vancouver and Rapid City?
Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Vancouver to Rapid City generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 335 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Vancouver to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Vancouver International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vancouver |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YVR |
| ICAO Code: | CYVR |
| Coordinates: | 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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 |