How far is Pyongyang from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Pyongyang (Pyongyang International Airport) is 5947 miles / 9570 kilometers / 5167 nautical miles.

Distance from Rapid City to Pyongyang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 5946.599 miles
• 9570.124 kilometers
• 5167.454 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

• 5931.869 miles
• 9546.418 kilometers
• 5154.653 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 Pyongyang?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Pyongyang International Airport is 11 hours and 45 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rapid City and Pyongyang?

The time difference between Rapid City and Pyongyang is 16 hours. Pyongyang is 16 hours ahead of Rapid City.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Pyongyang generates about 709 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 709 kilograms equals 1 564 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rapid City to Pyongyang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Pyongyang International Airport (FNJ).

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	Pyongyang International Airport
City:	Pyongyang
Country:	North Korea
IATA Code:	FNJ
ICAO Code:	ZKPY
Coordinates:	39°13′26″N, 125°40′11″E