How far is Rapid City, SD, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 508 miles / 817 kilometers / 441 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Rapid City (RAP) is 628 miles / 1011 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 39 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 507.709 miles
- 817.079 kilometers
- 441.187 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- 506.572 miles
- 815.249 kilometers
- 440.199 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 Des Moines to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 1 hour and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Rapid City?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Rapid City generates about 100 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 100 kilograms equals 220 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″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 |