How far is Elko, NV, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Elko (Elko Regional Airport) is 687 miles / 1106 kilometers / 597 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Elko (EKO) is 896 miles / 1442 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 28 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Elko Regional Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Elko
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Elko. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 687.158 miles
- 1105.874 kilometers
- 597.124 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- 685.607 miles
- 1103.378 kilometers
- 595.777 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 Elko?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Elko Regional Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Elko?
The time difference between Rapid City and Elko is 1 hour. Elko is 1 hour behind Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Elko Regional Airport (EKO)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Elko generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 272 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 Elko
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Elko Regional Airport (EKO).
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 | Elko Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Elko, NV |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | EKO |
| ICAO Code: | KEKO |
| Coordinates: | 40°49′29″N, 115°47′31″W |