How far is Rapid City, SD, from Lubbock, TX?
The distance between Lubbock (Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 719 miles / 1157 kilometers / 625 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lubbock (LBB) to Rapid City (RAP) is 953 miles / 1534 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 12 minutes.
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Lubbock to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lubbock to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 719.196 miles
- 1157.434 kilometers
- 624.965 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- 720.349 miles
- 1159.289 kilometers
- 625.966 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 Lubbock to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 1 hour and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lubbock and Rapid City?
The time difference between Lubbock and Rapid City is 1 hour. Rapid City is 1 hour behind Lubbock.
Flight carbon footprint between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Lubbock to Rapid City generates about 127 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 127 kilograms equals 279 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lubbock to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lubbock, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LBB |
| ICAO Code: | KLBB |
| Coordinates: | 33°39′48″N, 101°49′22″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 |