How far is Rapid City, SD, from Bedford, MA?
The distance between Bedford (Hanscom Field) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1597 miles / 2569 kilometers / 1387 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bedford (BED) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1800 miles / 2897 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 5 minutes.
Hanscom Field – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Bedford to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bedford to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1596.593 miles
- 2569.467 kilometers
- 1387.401 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- 1592.327 miles
- 2562.602 kilometers
- 1383.694 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 Bedford to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Hanscom Field to Rapid City Regional Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bedford and Rapid City?
The time difference between Bedford and Rapid City is 2 hours. Rapid City is 2 hours behind Bedford.
Flight carbon footprint between Hanscom Field (BED) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Bedford to Rapid City generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 409 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Bedford to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hanscom Field (BED) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Hanscom Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Bedford, MA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BED |
| ICAO Code: | KBED |
| Coordinates: | 42°28′12″N, 71°17′20″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 |