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How far is Rapid City, SD, from Minot, ND?

The distance between Minot (Minot International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 303 miles / 488 kilometers / 264 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minot (MOT) to Rapid City (RAP) is 444 miles / 714 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 37 minutes.

Minot International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport

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Distance from Minot to Rapid City

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Minot to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 303.278 miles
  • 488.078 kilometers
  • 263.541 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
  • 303.312 miles
  • 488.133 kilometers
  • 263.571 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 Minot to Rapid City?

The estimated flight time from Minot International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minot International Airport (MOT) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

On average, flying from Minot to Rapid City generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Minot to Rapid City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Minot International Airport (MOT) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).

Airport information

Origin Minot International Airport
City: Minot, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOT
ICAO Code: KMOT
Coordinates: 48°15′33″N, 101°16′47″W
Destination Rapid City Regional Airport
City: Rapid City, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RAP
ICAO Code: KRAP
Coordinates: 44°2′43″N, 103°3′25″W