How far is Durango, CO, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 536 miles / 862 kilometers / 466 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Durango (DRO) is 739 miles / 1189 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 14 hours 59 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Durango
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Durango. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 535.769 miles
- 862.236 kilometers
- 465.570 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- 536.048 miles
- 862.685 kilometers
- 465.813 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 Durango?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Durango?
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Durango generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 229 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 Durango
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).
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 | Durango–La Plata County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Durango, CO |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DRO |
| ICAO Code: | KDRO |
| Coordinates: | 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″W |