How far is Rapid City, SD, from Kearney, NE?
The distance between Kearney (Kearney Regional Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 309 miles / 497 kilometers / 268 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kearney (EAR) to Rapid City (RAP) is 409 miles / 659 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 47 minutes.
Kearney Regional Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Kearney to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kearney to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 308.800 miles
- 496.966 kilometers
- 268.340 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- 308.609 miles
- 496.658 kilometers
- 268.174 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 Kearney to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Kearney Regional Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kearney and Rapid City?
The time difference between Kearney and Rapid City is 1 hour. Rapid City is 1 hour behind Kearney.
Flight carbon footprint between Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Kearney to Rapid City generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 155 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kearney to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Kearney Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kearney, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | EAR |
| ICAO Code: | KEAR |
| Coordinates: | 40°43′37″N, 99°0′24″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 |