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How far is Gainesville, FL, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Gainesville (Gainesville Regional Airport) is 1511 miles / 2431 kilometers / 1313 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Gainesville (GNV) is 1839 miles / 2959 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 58 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Gainesville Regional Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Gainesville

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1510.655 miles
  • 2431.164 kilometers
  • 1312.723 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
  • 1509.939 miles
  • 2430.012 kilometers
  • 1312.101 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 Gainesville?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Gainesville Regional Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Gainesville generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 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 Gainesville

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV).

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 Gainesville Regional Airport
City: Gainesville, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GNV
ICAO Code: KGNV
Coordinates: 29°41′24″N, 82°16′18″W