How far is Rapid City, SD, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 780 miles / 1255 kilometers / 677 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Rapid City (RAP) is 900 miles / 1449 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 44 minutes.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 779.542 miles
- 1254.550 kilometers
- 677.403 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- 777.551 miles
- 1251.347 kilometers
- 675.673 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 Chicago to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Rapid City?
The time difference between Chicago and Rapid City is 1 hour. Rapid City is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Chicago to Rapid City generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 Chicago (ORD) to Rapid City (RAP)
| United Airlines |