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How far is Sŏndŏng-ni from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Sŏndŏng-ni (Sondok Airport) is 5864 miles / 9437 kilometers / 5095 nautical miles.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Sondok Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Sŏndŏng-ni

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5863.592 miles
  • 9436.537 kilometers
  • 5095.322 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
  • 5848.927 miles
  • 9412.936 kilometers
  • 5082.579 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 Sŏndŏng-ni?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Sondok Airport is 11 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Sondok Airport (DSO)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Sŏndŏng-ni generates about 698 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 698 kilograms equals 1 539 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rapid City to Sŏndŏng-ni

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

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 Sondok Airport
City: Sŏndŏng-ni
Country: North Korea Flag of North Korea
IATA Code: DSO
ICAO Code: ZKSD
Coordinates: 39°44′42″N, 127°28′26″E