How far is Rapid City, SD, from Akutan, AK?

The distance between Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 2831 miles / 4556 kilometers / 2460 nautical miles.

Distance from Akutan to Rapid City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2830.830 miles
• 4555.779 kilometers
• 2459.924 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

• 2822.793 miles
• 4542.846 kilometers
• 2452.940 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 Akutan to Rapid City?

The estimated flight time from Akutan Seaplane Base to Rapid City Regional Airport is 5 hours and 51 minutes.

What is the time difference between Akutan and Rapid City?

The time difference between Akutan and Rapid City is 2 hours. Rapid City is 2 hours ahead of Akutan.

Flight carbon footprint between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

On average, flying from Akutan to Rapid City generates about 314 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 314 kilograms equals 692 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Akutan to Rapid City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).

Airport information

Origin	Akutan Seaplane Base
City:	Akutan, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	KQA
ICAO Code:	KQA
Coordinates:	54°7′56″N, 165°47′6″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