How far is Rapid City, SD, from Harrisburg, PA?
The distance between Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1371 miles / 2206 kilometers / 1191 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Harrisburg (MDT) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1578 miles / 2540 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 18 minutes.
Harrisburg International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Harrisburg to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Harrisburg to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1370.842 miles
- 2206.157 kilometers
- 1191.229 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- 1367.440 miles
- 2200.681 kilometers
- 1188.273 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 Harrisburg to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Harrisburg International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Harrisburg and Rapid City?
Flight carbon footprint between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Harrisburg to Rapid City generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 378 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Harrisburg to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Harrisburg International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Harrisburg, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDT |
| ICAO Code: | KMDT |
| Coordinates: | 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″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 |