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How far is Elmira, NY, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Elmira (Elmira Corning Regional Airport) is 1324 miles / 2131 kilometers / 1151 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Elmira (ELM) is 1550 miles / 2494 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 48 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Elmira Corning Regional Airport

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1324
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2131
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1151
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Distance from Rapid City to Elmira

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1324.290 miles
  • 2131.238 kilometers
  • 1150.776 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
  • 1320.787 miles
  • 2125.601 kilometers
  • 1147.733 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 Elmira?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Elmira Corning Regional Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Elmira generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 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 Elmira

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM).

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 Elmira Corning Regional Airport
City: Elmira, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ELM
ICAO Code: KELM
Coordinates: 42°9′35″N, 76°53′29″W