How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 489 miles / 788 kilometers / 425 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Minneapolis (MSP) is 571 miles / 919 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 5 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Minneapolis
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Minneapolis. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 489.443 miles
- 787.682 kilometers
- 425.314 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- 488.116 miles
- 785.546 kilometers
- 424.161 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 Minneapolis?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Minneapolis?
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Minneapolis generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 214 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 Minneapolis
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).
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 | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W |
Airlines flying from Rapid City (RAP) to Minneapolis (MSP)
| Delta Air Lines |