How far is Memphis, TN, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 933 miles / 1501 kilometers / 811 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Memphis (MEM) is 1163 miles / 1872 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 18 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Memphis International Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Memphis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Memphis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 932.711 miles
- 1501.053 kilometers
- 810.504 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- 932.059 miles
- 1500.004 kilometers
- 809.938 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 Memphis?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Memphis International Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Memphis?
The time difference between Rapid City and Memphis is 1 hour. Memphis is 1 hour ahead of Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Memphis generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 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 Memphis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).
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 | Memphis International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Memphis, TN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MEM |
| ICAO Code: | KMEM |
| Coordinates: | 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W |