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How far is Rapid City, SD, from Norfolk, VA?

The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1491 miles / 2399 kilometers / 1295 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1795 miles / 2888 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 35 minutes.

Norfolk International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport

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Distance from Norfolk to Rapid City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1490.737 miles
  • 2399.108 kilometers
  • 1295.415 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
  • 1487.610 miles
  • 2394.076 kilometers
  • 1292.698 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 Norfolk to Rapid City?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

On average, flying from Norfolk to Rapid City generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Norfolk International Airport
City: Norfolk, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORF
ICAO Code: KORF
Coordinates: 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″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