How far is Houston, TX, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 1058 miles / 1703 kilometers / 919 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Houston (IAH) is 1291 miles / 2077 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 42 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1058.132 miles
- 1702.898 kilometers
- 919.491 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- 1059.465 miles
- 1705.044 kilometers
- 920.650 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Houston?
The time difference between Rapid City and Houston is 1 hour. Houston is 1 hour ahead of Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Houston generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 340 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 Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
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 | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |