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How far is Rapid City, SD, from Albany, NY?

The distance between Albany (Albany International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1468 miles / 2362 kilometers / 1275 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Albany (ALB) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1632 miles / 2627 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 42 minutes.

Albany International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport

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Distance from Albany to Rapid City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1467.683 miles
  • 2362.007 kilometers
  • 1275.382 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
  • 1463.744 miles
  • 2355.668 kilometers
  • 1271.959 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 Albany to Rapid City?

The estimated flight time from Albany International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Albany International Airport (ALB) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

On average, flying from Albany to Rapid City generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Albany International Airport
City: Albany, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALB
ICAO Code: KALB
Coordinates: 42°44′53″N, 73°48′6″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