How far is Rapid City, SD, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1368 miles / 2202 kilometers / 1189 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1604 miles / 2582 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 58 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1368.036 miles
- 2201.640 kilometers
- 1188.790 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- 1364.842 miles
- 2196.500 kilometers
- 1186.015 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 Washington D.C. to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Rapid City?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Rapid City generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 |