How far is Gustavus, AK, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Gustavus (Gustavus Airport) is 1704 miles / 2742 kilometers / 1481 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Gustavus (GST) is 2259 miles / 3635 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 19 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Gustavus Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Gustavus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Gustavus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1703.874 miles
- 2742.120 kilometers
- 1480.626 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- 1700.067 miles
- 2735.993 kilometers
- 1477.318 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 Gustavus?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Gustavus Airport is 3 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Gustavus?
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Gustavus Airport (GST)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Gustavus generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 425 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 Gustavus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Gustavus Airport (GST).
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 | Gustavus Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gustavus, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GST |
| ICAO Code: | PAGS |
| Coordinates: | 58°25′31″N, 135°42′25″W |