How far is Rapid City, SD, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 2230 miles / 3589 kilometers / 1938 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Rapid City (RAP) is 2851 miles / 4589 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 45 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2230.108 miles
- 3589.010 kilometers
- 1937.911 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- 2224.895 miles
- 3580.621 kilometers
- 1933.381 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 Fairbanks to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 4 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Rapid City?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Rapid City generates about 244 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 244 kilograms equals 538 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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 |