How far is Arcata, CA, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 1093 miles / 1758 kilometers / 949 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Arcata (ACV) is 1520 miles / 2447 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 43 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Arcata
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Arcata. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1092.529 miles
- 1758.255 kilometers
- 949.382 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- 1089.790 miles
- 1753.846 kilometers
- 947.001 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 Rapid City to Arcata?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 2 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Arcata?
The time difference between Rapid City and Arcata is 1 hour. Arcata is 1 hour behind Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Arcata generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 345 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rapid City to Arcata
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Arcata–Eureka Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Arcata, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ACV |
| ICAO Code: | KACV |
| Coordinates: | 40°58′41″N, 124°6′32″W |