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How far is Mexicali from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Mexicali (Mexicali International Airport) is 1026 miles / 1652 kilometers / 892 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Mexicali (MXL) is 1409 miles / 2267 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 12 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Mexicali International Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Mexicali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1026.274 miles
  • 1651.627 kilometers
  • 891.807 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
  • 1026.304 miles
  • 1651.676 kilometers
  • 891.834 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 Mexicali?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Mexicali International Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Mexicali generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 336 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 Mexicali

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Mexicali International Airport (MXL).

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 Mexicali International Airport
City: Mexicali
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: MXL
ICAO Code: MMML
Coordinates: 32°37′50″N, 115°14′31″W