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How far is Koliganek, AK, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Koliganek (Koliganek Airport) is 2471 miles / 3977 kilometers / 2147 nautical miles.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Koliganek Airport

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3977
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2147
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Distance from Rapid City to Koliganek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2471.250 miles
  • 3977.091 kilometers
  • 2147.458 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
  • 2464.661 miles
  • 3966.488 kilometers
  • 2141.732 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 Koliganek?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Koliganek Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Koliganek Airport (KGK)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Koliganek generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 599 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rapid City to Koliganek

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

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 Koliganek Airport
City: Koliganek, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KGK
ICAO Code: PAJZ
Coordinates: 59°43′35″N, 157°15′32″W