How far is Rapid City, SD, from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1502 miles / 2417 kilometers / 1305 nautical miles.
The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1711 miles / 2753 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 51 minutes.
New York LaGuardia 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)- 1501.623 miles
- 2416.628 kilometers
- 1304.875 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- 1497.785 miles
- 2410.452 kilometers
- 1301.540 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 LaGuardia Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Rapid City?
Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) 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 396 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 LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | New York LaGuardia Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LGA |
| ICAO Code: | KLGA |
| Coordinates: | 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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 |