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How far is Rapid City, SD, from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The distance between Fort Lauderdale (Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1783 miles / 2869 kilometers / 1549 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Rapid City (RAP) is 2149 miles / 3458 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 39 minutes.

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport

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Distance from Fort Lauderdale to Rapid City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1782.887 miles
  • 2869.278 kilometers
  • 1549.286 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
  • 1782.794 miles
  • 2869.129 kilometers
  • 1549.206 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 Fort Lauderdale to Rapid City?

The estimated flight time from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

On average, flying from Fort Lauderdale to Rapid City generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Lauderdale to Rapid City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).

Airport information

Origin Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport
City: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FLL
ICAO Code: KFLL
Coordinates: 26°4′21″N, 80°9′9″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