How far is Kona, HI, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 3462 miles / 5571 kilometers / 3008 nautical miles.

Distance from Rapid City to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3461.586 miles
• 5570.883 kilometers
• 3008.036 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

• 3458.399 miles
• 5565.754 kilometers
• 3005.267 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 Kona?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Kona International Airport is 7 hours and 3 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rapid City and Kona?

The time difference between Rapid City and Kona is 3 hours. Kona is 3 hours behind Rapid City.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Kona generates about 390 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 390 kilograms equals 860 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rapid City to Kona

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Kona International Airport (KOA).

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	Kona International Airport
City:	Kona, HI
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	KOA
ICAO Code:	PHKO
Coordinates:	19°44′19″N, 156°2′45″W