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How far is Rapid City, SD, from Indianapolis, IN?

The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 913 miles / 1469 kilometers / 793 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1097 miles / 1765 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 7 minutes.

Indianapolis International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport

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913
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793
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Distance from Indianapolis to Rapid City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 912.735 miles
  • 1468.905 kilometers
  • 793.145 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
  • 910.720 miles
  • 1465.661 kilometers
  • 791.394 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 Indianapolis to Rapid City?

The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

On average, flying from Indianapolis to Rapid City generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).

Airport information

Origin Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″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