How far is Rapid City, SD, from Bellingham, WA?
The distance between Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 983 miles / 1583 kilometers / 855 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Bellingham (BLI) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1235 miles / 1987 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 39 minutes.
Bellingham International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Bellingham to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Bellingham to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 983.354 miles
- 1582.554 kilometers
- 854.511 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- 980.879 miles
- 1578.572 kilometers
- 852.361 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 Bellingham to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Bellingham International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Bellingham and Rapid City?
Flight carbon footprint between Bellingham International Airport (BLI) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Bellingham to Rapid City generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Bellingham to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Bellingham International Airport (BLI) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Bellingham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bellingham, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | BLI |
| ICAO Code: | KBLI |
| Coordinates: | 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″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 |