How far is Athens, GA, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Athens (Athens–Ben Epps Airport) is 1265 miles / 2036 kilometers / 1099 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Athens (AHN) is 1567 miles / 2522 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 5 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Athens–Ben Epps Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Athens
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Athens. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1264.916 miles
- 2035.684 kilometers
- 1099.182 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- 1263.388 miles
- 2033.226 kilometers
- 1097.854 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 Athens?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Athens–Ben Epps Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Athens?
The time difference between Rapid City and Athens is 2 hours. Athens is 2 hours ahead of Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Athens generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 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 Athens
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Athens–Ben Epps Airport (AHN).
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 | Athens–Ben Epps Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Athens, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AHN |
| ICAO Code: | KAHN |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′54″N, 83°19′34″W |