How far is Rapid City, SD, from Lansing, MI?
The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 932 miles / 1499 kilometers / 810 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1027 miles / 1652 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 4 minutes.
Capital Region International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Lansing to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lansing to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 931.658 miles
- 1499.359 kilometers
- 809.589 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- 929.174 miles
- 1495.361 kilometers
- 807.430 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 Lansing to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lansing and Rapid City?
The time difference between Lansing and Rapid City is 2 hours. Rapid City is 2 hours behind Lansing.
Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Lansing to Rapid City generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lansing to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Capital Region International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lansing, MI |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LAN |
| ICAO Code: | KLAN |
| Coordinates: | 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″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 |