How far is Lincoln, NE, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 390 miles / 628 kilometers / 339 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Lincoln (LNK) is 577 miles / 928 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 42 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
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Distance from Rapid City to Lincoln
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Lincoln. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 390.013 miles
- 627.665 kilometers
- 338.912 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- 389.440 miles
- 626.743 kilometers
- 338.414 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 Lincoln?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 1 hour and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Lincoln?
The time difference between Rapid City and Lincoln is 1 hour. Lincoln is 1 hour ahead of Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Lincoln generates about 82 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 82 kilograms equals 182 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 Lincoln
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).
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 | Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Lincoln, NE |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LNK |
| ICAO Code: | KLNK |
| Coordinates: | 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″W |