How far is Rapid City, SD, from Minneapolis, MN?
The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 489 miles / 788 kilometers / 425 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Rapid City (RAP) is 572 miles / 920 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 5 minutes.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Minneapolis to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Minneapolis to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 489.443 miles
- 787.682 kilometers
- 425.314 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- 488.116 miles
- 785.546 kilometers
- 424.161 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 Minneapolis to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Rapid City?
Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Minneapolis to Rapid City generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 214 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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 |
Airlines flying from Minneapolis (MSP) to Rapid City (RAP)
| Delta Air Lines |