How far is Rapid City, SD, from Abilene, TX?
The distance between Abilene (Abilene Regional Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 823 miles / 1324 kilometers / 715 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Abilene (ABI) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1128 miles / 1815 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 16 minutes.
Abilene Regional Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Abilene to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Abilene to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 822.973 miles
- 1324.447 kilometers
- 715.144 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- 824.239 miles
- 1326.485 kilometers
- 716.244 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 Abilene to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Abilene Regional Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Abilene and Rapid City?
The time difference between Abilene and Rapid City is 1 hour. Rapid City is 1 hour behind Abilene.
Flight carbon footprint between Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Abilene to Rapid City generates about 137 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 137 kilograms equals 302 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Abilene to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Abilene Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Abilene, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ABI |
| ICAO Code: | KABI |
| Coordinates: | 32°24′40″N, 99°40′54″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 |