How far is Rapid City, SD, from Columbus, GA?
The distance between Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1261 miles / 2029 kilometers / 1096 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbus (CSG) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1530 miles / 2463 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 30 minutes.
Columbus Metropolitan Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Columbus to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbus to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1260.992 miles
- 2029.369 kilometers
- 1095.772 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- 1260.044 miles
- 2027.844 kilometers
- 1094.948 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 Columbus to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Columbus Metropolitan Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Rapid City?
Flight carbon footprint between Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Columbus to Rapid City generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbus Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CSG |
| ICAO Code: | KCSG |
| Coordinates: | 32°30′58″N, 84°56′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 |