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How far is Rapid City, SD, from Dodge City, KS?

The distance between Dodge City (Dodge City Regional Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 463 miles / 745 kilometers / 402 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dodge City (DDC) to Rapid City (RAP) is 592 miles / 953 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 29 minutes.

Dodge City Regional Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport

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Distance from Dodge City to Rapid City

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dodge City to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 462.614 miles
  • 744.506 kilometers
  • 402.001 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
  • 462.993 miles
  • 745.116 kilometers
  • 402.330 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 Dodge City to Rapid City?

The estimated flight time from Dodge City Regional Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

On average, flying from Dodge City to Rapid City generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 205 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dodge City to Rapid City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dodge City Regional Airport (DDC) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).

Airport information

Origin Dodge City Regional Airport
City: Dodge City, KS
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DDC
ICAO Code: KDDC
Coordinates: 37°45′48″N, 99°57′56″W
Destination Rapid City Regional Airport
City: Rapid City, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RAP
ICAO Code: KRAP
Coordinates: 44°2′43″N, 103°3′25″W