How far is Bellingham, WA, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Bellingham (Bellingham International Airport) is 983 miles / 1583 kilometers / 855 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Bellingham (BLI) is 1235 miles / 1987 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 38 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Bellingham International Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Bellingham
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Bellingham. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 983.354 miles
- 1582.554 kilometers
- 854.511 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- 980.879 miles
- 1578.572 kilometers
- 852.361 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 Bellingham?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Bellingham International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Bellingham?
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Bellingham generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 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 Bellingham
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Bellingham International Airport (BLI).
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 | Bellingham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bellingham, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BLI |
| ICAO Code: | KBLI |
| Coordinates: | 48°47′34″N, 122°32′16″W |