How far is Rapid City, SD, from Charleston, SC?
The distance between Charleston (Charleston International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1458 miles / 2347 kilometers / 1267 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Charleston (CHS) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1803 miles / 2901 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 36 minutes.
Charleston International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Charleston to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Charleston to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1458.205 miles
- 2346.754 kilometers
- 1267.146 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- 1456.364 miles
- 2343.790 kilometers
- 1265.545 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 Charleston to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Charleston and Rapid City?
Flight carbon footprint between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Charleston to Rapid City generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Charleston to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Charleston International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Charleston, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CHS |
| ICAO Code: | KCHS |
| Coordinates: | 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″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 |