How far is Rapid City, SD, from Pensacola, FL?
The distance between Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1277 miles / 2054 kilometers / 1109 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pensacola (PNS) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1588 miles / 2555 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 30 minutes.
Pensacola International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Pensacola to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pensacola to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1276.565 miles
- 2054.433 kilometers
- 1109.305 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- 1276.494 miles
- 2054.318 kilometers
- 1109.243 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 Pensacola to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Pensacola International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pensacola and Rapid City?
Flight carbon footprint between Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Pensacola to Rapid City generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 365 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Pensacola to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pensacola International Airport (PNS) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Pensacola International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pensacola, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PNS |
| ICAO Code: | KPNS |
| Coordinates: | 30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″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 |