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How far is Rapid City, SD, from Elmira, NY?

The distance between Elmira (Elmira Corning Regional Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1324 miles / 2131 kilometers / 1151 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Elmira (ELM) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1553 miles / 2499 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 4 minutes.

Elmira Corning Regional Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport

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1324
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2131
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1151
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Distance from Elmira to Rapid City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1324.290 miles
  • 2131.238 kilometers
  • 1150.776 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
  • 1320.787 miles
  • 2125.601 kilometers
  • 1147.733 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 Elmira to Rapid City?

The estimated flight time from Elmira Corning Regional Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

On average, flying from Elmira to Rapid City generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).

Airport information

Origin Elmira Corning Regional Airport
City: Elmira, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELM
ICAO Code: KELM
Coordinates: 42°9′35″N, 76°53′29″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