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How far is Culiacán from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Culiacán (Culiacán International Airport) is 1352 miles / 2176 kilometers / 1175 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Culiacán (CUL) is 1915 miles / 3082 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 29 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Culiacán International Airport

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1352
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2176
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1175
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Distance from Rapid City to Culiacán

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1352.257 miles
  • 2176.246 kilometers
  • 1175.079 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
  • 1355.236 miles
  • 2181.041 kilometers
  • 1177.668 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 Culiacán?

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

What is the time difference between Rapid City and Culiacán?

There is no time difference between Rapid City and Culiacán.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Culiacán International Airport (CUL)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Culiacán generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 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 Culiacán

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

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 Culiacán International Airport
City: Culiacán
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: CUL
ICAO Code: MMCL
Coordinates: 24°45′52″N, 107°28′29″W