How far is Rapid City, SD, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1509 miles / 2429 kilometers / 1312 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (JFK) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1720 miles / 2768 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 2 minutes.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from New York to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1509.302 miles
- 2428.986 kilometers
- 1311.548 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- 1505.460 miles
- 2422.803 kilometers
- 1308.209 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 New York to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Rapid City?
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from New York to Rapid City generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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 |