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How far is Greensboro, NC, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Greensboro (Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport) is 1337 miles / 2151 kilometers / 1161 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Greensboro (GSO) is 1612 miles / 2594 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 32 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport

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2151
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1161
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Distance from Rapid City to Greensboro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1336.572 miles
  • 2151.004 kilometers
  • 1161.449 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
  • 1334.115 miles
  • 2147.051 kilometers
  • 1159.315 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 Greensboro?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Greensboro generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 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 Greensboro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO).

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 Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport
City: Greensboro, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GSO
ICAO Code: KGSO
Coordinates: 36°5′52″N, 79°56′14″W