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How far is Charlotte, NC, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Charlotte (Charlotte Douglas International Airport) is 1322 miles / 2127 kilometers / 1149 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Charlotte (CLT) is 1662 miles / 2675 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 55 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Charlotte Douglas International Airport

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1322
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2127
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1149
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Distance from Rapid City to Charlotte

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1321.887 miles
  • 2127.372 kilometers
  • 1148.689 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
  • 1319.736 miles
  • 2123.909 kilometers
  • 1146.819 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 Charlotte?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Charlotte generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 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 Charlotte

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport
City: Charlotte, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CLT
ICAO Code: KCLT
Coordinates: 35°12′50″N, 80°56′35″W