How far is Fargo, ND, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Fargo (Hector International Airport) is 362 miles / 583 kilometers / 315 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Fargo (FAR) is 578 miles / 931 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 27 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Hector International Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Fargo
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Fargo. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 362.263 miles
- 583.005 kilometers
- 314.798 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- 361.602 miles
- 581.942 kilometers
- 314.223 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 Fargo?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Hector International Airport is 1 hour and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Fargo?
The time difference between Rapid City and Fargo is 1 hour. Fargo is 1 hour ahead of Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Hector International Airport (FAR)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Fargo generates about 78 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 78 kilograms equals 173 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 Fargo
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Hector International Airport (FAR).
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 | Hector International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fargo, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAR |
| ICAO Code: | KFAR |
| Coordinates: | 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″W |