How far is Rapid City, SD, from Lopez, WA?
The distance between Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 997 miles / 1605 kilometers / 866 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lopez (LPS) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1242 miles / 1999 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 34 minutes.
Lopez Island Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Lopez to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lopez to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 997.138 miles
- 1604.738 kilometers
- 866.489 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- 994.587 miles
- 1600.632 kilometers
- 864.272 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 Lopez to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Lopez Island Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lopez and Rapid City?
The time difference between Lopez and Rapid City is 1 hour. Rapid City is 1 hour ahead of Lopez.
Flight carbon footprint between Lopez Island Airport (LPS) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Lopez to Rapid City generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lopez to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lopez Island Airport (LPS) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Lopez Island Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lopez, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LPS |
| ICAO Code: | S31 |
| Coordinates: | 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″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 |