How far is North Platte, NE, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) is 235 miles / 378 kilometers / 204 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to North Platte (LBF) is 344 miles / 553 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 26 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – North Platte Regional Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to North Platte
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to North Platte. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 235.024 miles
- 378.235 kilometers
- 204.230 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- 235.031 miles
- 378.246 kilometers
- 204.236 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 North Platte?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to North Platte Regional Airport is 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and North Platte?
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and North Platte Regional Airport (LBF)
On average, flying from Rapid City to North Platte generates about 60 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 60 kilograms equals 131 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 North Platte
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and North Platte Regional Airport (LBF).
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 | North Platte Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | North Platte, NE |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LBF |
| ICAO Code: | KLBF |
| Coordinates: | 41°7′34″N, 100°41′2″W |