How far is Nome, AK, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 2741 miles / 4411 kilometers / 2382 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Nome (OME) is 3634 miles / 5848 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 147 hours 29 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Nome Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Nome
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Nome. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2740.829 miles
- 4410.936 kilometers
- 2381.715 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- 2733.545 miles
- 4399.215 kilometers
- 2375.386 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 Nome?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Nome Airport is 5 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Nome?
The time difference between Rapid City and Nome is 2 hours. Nome is 2 hours behind Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Nome Airport (OME)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Nome generates about 303 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 303 kilograms equals 669 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 Nome
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Nome Airport (OME).
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 | Nome Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nome, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | OME |
| ICAO Code: | PAOM |
| Coordinates: | 64°30′43″N, 165°26′42″W |