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How far is Chifeng from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Chifeng (Chifeng Yulong Airport) is 5950 miles / 9576 kilometers / 5170 nautical miles.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Chifeng Yulong Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Chifeng

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Chifeng. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5949.997 miles
  • 9575.593 kilometers
  • 5170.406 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
  • 5934.708 miles
  • 9550.987 kilometers
  • 5157.120 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 Chifeng?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Chifeng Yulong Airport is 11 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Chifeng Yulong Airport (CIF)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Chifeng generates about 710 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 710 kilograms equals 1 565 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rapid City to Chifeng

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Chifeng Yulong Airport (CIF).

Airport information

Origin Rapid City Regional Airport
City: Rapid City, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RAP
ICAO Code: KRAP
Coordinates: 44°2′43″N, 103°3′25″W
Destination Chifeng Yulong Airport
City: Chifeng
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: CIF
ICAO Code: ZBCF
Coordinates: 42°14′6″N, 118°54′28″E