How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 884 miles / 1422 kilometers / 768 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 977 miles / 1573 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 10 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 883.682 miles
- 1422.148 kilometers
- 767.898 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- 881.321 miles
- 1418.348 kilometers
- 765.847 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 Grand Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 2 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Grand Rapids?
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Grand Rapids generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 314 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 Grand Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
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 | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W |