How far is Erie, PA, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Erie (Erie International Airport) is 1162 miles / 1870 kilometers / 1010 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Erie (ERI) is 1350 miles / 2173 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 6 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Erie International Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Erie
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Erie. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1162.217 miles
- 1870.406 kilometers
- 1009.939 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- 1159.162 miles
- 1865.490 kilometers
- 1007.284 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 Erie?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Erie International Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Erie?
The time difference between Rapid City and Erie is 2 hours. Erie is 2 hours ahead of Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Erie International Airport (ERI)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Erie generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 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 Erie
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Erie International Airport (ERI).
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 | Erie International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Erie, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ERI |
| ICAO Code: | KERI |
| Coordinates: | 42°4′55″N, 80°10′34″W |