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How far is Rapid City, SD, from Niagara Falls, NY?

The distance between Niagara Falls (Niagara Falls International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1208 miles / 1943 kilometers / 1049 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Niagara Falls (IAG) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1338 miles / 2153 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 57 minutes.

Niagara Falls International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport

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Distance from Niagara Falls to Rapid City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1207.557 miles
  • 1943.375 kilometers
  • 1049.338 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
  • 1204.300 miles
  • 1938.133 kilometers
  • 1046.508 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 Niagara Falls to Rapid City?

The estimated flight time from Niagara Falls International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

On average, flying from Niagara Falls to Rapid City generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 357 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Niagara Falls to Rapid City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Niagara Falls International Airport (IAG) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).

Airport information

Origin Niagara Falls International Airport
City: Niagara Falls, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAG
ICAO Code: KIAG
Coordinates: 43°6′26″N, 78°56′46″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