How far is Rapid City, SD, from Memphis, TN?
The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 933 miles / 1501 kilometers / 811 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1162 miles / 1870 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 19 minutes.
Memphis International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Memphis to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Memphis to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 932.711 miles
- 1501.053 kilometers
- 810.504 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- 932.059 miles
- 1500.004 kilometers
- 809.938 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 Memphis to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Memphis and Rapid City?
The time difference between Memphis and Rapid City is 1 hour. Rapid City is 1 hour behind Memphis.
Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Memphis 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 Memphis to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″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 |