How far is Rapid City, SD, from Charlottesville, VA?
The distance between Charlottesville (Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1342 miles / 2159 kilometers / 1166 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Charlottesville (CHO) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1652 miles / 2658 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 47 minutes.
Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Charlottesville to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Charlottesville to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1341.722 miles
- 2159.292 kilometers
- 1165.924 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- 1338.759 miles
- 2154.524 kilometers
- 1163.350 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 Charlottesville to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Charlottesville and Rapid City?
Flight carbon footprint between Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Charlottesville to Rapid City generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Charlottesville to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport (CHO) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Charlottesville–Albemarle Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charlottesville, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CHO |
| ICAO Code: | KCHO |
| Coordinates: | 38°8′18″N, 78°27′10″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 |