How far is Rapid City, SD, from Atlanta, GA?
The distance between Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1230 miles / 1980 kilometers / 1069 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Atlanta (ATL) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1514 miles / 2437 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 8 minutes.
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
Search flights
Distance from Atlanta to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Atlanta to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1230.352 miles
- 1980.060 kilometers
- 1069.147 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- 1229.071 miles
- 1977.998 kilometers
- 1068.034 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 Atlanta to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Atlanta and Rapid City?
The time difference between Atlanta and Rapid City is 2 hours. Rapid City is 2 hours behind Atlanta.
Flight carbon footprint between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Atlanta to Rapid City generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Atlanta to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Atlanta, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ATL |
| ICAO Code: | KATL |
| Coordinates: | 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″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 |