How far is Branson, MO, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Branson (Branson Airport) is 734 miles / 1181 kilometers / 638 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Branson (BKG) is 923 miles / 1485 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 27 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Branson Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Branson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Branson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 733.785 miles
- 1180.912 kilometers
- 637.641 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- 733.372 miles
- 1180.248 kilometers
- 637.283 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 Branson?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Branson Airport is 1 hour and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Branson?
The time difference between Rapid City and Branson is 1 hour. Branson is 1 hour ahead of Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Branson Airport (BKG)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Branson generates about 128 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 128 kilograms equals 283 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 Branson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Branson Airport (BKG).
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 | Branson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Branson, MO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BKG |
| ICAO Code: | KBBG |
| Coordinates: | 36°31′55″N, 93°12′1″W |