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How far is Colima from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Colima (Colima Airport) is 1707 miles / 2747 kilometers / 1483 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Colima (CLQ) is 2193 miles / 3529 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 42 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Colima Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Colima

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1706.878 miles
  • 2746.953 kilometers
  • 1483.236 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
  • 1711.590 miles
  • 2754.538 kilometers
  • 1487.331 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 Colima?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Colima Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Colima Airport (CLQ)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Colima generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 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 Colima

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Colima Airport (CLQ).

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 Colima Airport
City: Colima
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: CLQ
ICAO Code: MMIA
Coordinates: 19°16′37″N, 103°34′37″W