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How far is Molokai, HI, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Molokai (Molokai Airport) is 3449 miles / 5551 kilometers / 2997 nautical miles.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Molokai Airport

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5551
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Distance from Rapid City to Molokai

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3449.385 miles
  • 5551.247 kilometers
  • 2997.434 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
  • 3445.627 miles
  • 5545.199 kilometers
  • 2994.168 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 Molokai?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Molokai Airport is 7 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Molokai Airport (MKK)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Molokai generates about 388 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 388 kilograms equals 856 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rapid City to Molokai

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Molokai Airport (MKK).

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 Molokai Airport
City: Molokai, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MKK
ICAO Code: PHMK
Coordinates: 21°9′10″N, 157°5′45″W