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How far is Monroe, LA, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Monroe (Monroe Regional Airport) is 994 miles / 1600 kilometers / 864 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Monroe (MLU) is 1302 miles / 2095 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 59 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Monroe Regional Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Monroe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 993.962 miles
  • 1599.627 kilometers
  • 863.730 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
  • 994.212 miles
  • 1600.030 kilometers
  • 863.947 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 Monroe?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Monroe Regional Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Monroe Regional Airport (MLU)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Monroe generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 332 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 Monroe

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

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 Monroe Regional Airport
City: Monroe, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MLU
ICAO Code: KMLU
Coordinates: 32°30′39″N, 92°2′15″W