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How far is Cheongju from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Cheongju (Cheongju International Airport) is 6036 miles / 9715 kilometers / 5246 nautical miles.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Cheongju International Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Cheongju

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6036.435 miles
  • 9714.700 kilometers
  • 5245.518 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
  • 6022.040 miles
  • 9691.533 kilometers
  • 5233.009 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 Cheongju?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Cheongju International Airport is 11 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Cheongju generates about 722 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 722 kilograms equals 1 591 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rapid City to Cheongju

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Cheongju International Airport (CJJ).

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 Cheongju International Airport
City: Cheongju
Country: South Korea Flag of South Korea
IATA Code: CJJ
ICAO Code: RKTU
Coordinates: 36°42′59″N, 127°29′56″E