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How far is Lázaro Cárdenas from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Lázaro Cárdenas (Lázaro Cárdenas Airport) is 1795 miles / 2889 kilometers / 1560 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Lázaro Cárdenas (LZC) is 2334 miles / 3757 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 26 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Lázaro Cárdenas Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Lázaro Cárdenas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1794.985 miles
  • 2888.749 kilometers
  • 1559.799 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
  • 1800.097 miles
  • 2896.976 kilometers
  • 1564.242 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 Lázaro Cárdenas?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Lázaro Cárdenas Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Lázaro Cárdenas generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 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 Lázaro Cárdenas

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Lázaro Cárdenas Airport (LZC).

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 Lázaro Cárdenas Airport
City: Lázaro Cárdenas
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: LZC
ICAO Code: MMLC
Coordinates: 18°0′6″N, 102°13′15″W