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How far is Rapid City, SD, from Newark, NJ?

The distance between Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1489 miles / 2396 kilometers / 1294 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Newark (EWR) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1696 miles / 2729 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 31 minutes.

New York Newark Liberty International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport

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Distance from Newark to Rapid City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1488.732 miles
  • 2395.883 kilometers
  • 1293.673 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
  • 1484.940 miles
  • 2389.780 kilometers
  • 1290.378 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 Newark to Rapid City?

The estimated flight time from New York Newark Liberty International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

On average, flying from Newark to Rapid City generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).

Airport information

Origin New York Newark Liberty International Airport
City: Newark, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EWR
ICAO Code: KEWR
Coordinates: 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″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