How far is Columbus, GA, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 1261 miles / 2029 kilometers / 1096 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Columbus (CSG) is 1533 miles / 2467 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 28 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Columbus Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1260.992 miles
- 2029.369 kilometers
- 1095.772 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- 1260.044 miles
- 2027.844 kilometers
- 1094.948 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Columbus?
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Columbus generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).
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 | Columbus Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, GA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CSG |
| ICAO Code: | KCSG |
| Coordinates: | 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W |