How far is Chicago, IL, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 791 miles / 1273 kilometers / 687 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Chicago (MDW) is 915 miles / 1473 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 56 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 790.777 miles
- 1272.632 kilometers
- 687.167 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- 788.778 miles
- 1269.415 kilometers
- 685.429 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Chicago?
The time difference between Rapid City and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Chicago generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 295 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
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 | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |