How far is Rapid City, SD, from Nome, AK?
The distance between Nome (Nome Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 2741 miles / 4411 kilometers / 2382 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nome (OME) to Rapid City (RAP) is 3636 miles / 5851 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 147 hours 33 minutes.
Nome Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Nome to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nome to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2740.829 miles
- 4410.936 kilometers
- 2381.715 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- 2733.545 miles
- 4399.215 kilometers
- 2375.386 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 Nome to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Nome Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 5 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nome and Rapid City?
The time difference between Nome and Rapid City is 2 hours. Rapid City is 2 hours ahead of Nome.
Flight carbon footprint between Nome Airport (OME) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Nome to Rapid City generates about 303 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 303 kilograms equals 669 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nome to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nome Airport (OME) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Nome Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nome, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OME |
| ICAO Code: | PAOM |
| Coordinates: | 64°30′43″N, 165°26′42″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 |