How far is Rapid City, SD, from Detroit, MI?
The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1002 miles / 1612 kilometers / 871 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1120 miles / 1803 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 43 minutes.
Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Detroit to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Detroit to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1001.798 miles
- 1612.238 kilometers
- 870.539 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- 999.169 miles
- 1608.007 kilometers
- 868.254 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 Detroit to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Detroit and Rapid City?
The time difference between Detroit and Rapid City is 2 hours. Rapid City is 2 hours behind Detroit.
Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Detroit to Rapid City generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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 |