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How far is Norfolk, VA, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 1491 miles / 2399 kilometers / 1295 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Norfolk (ORF) is 1793 miles / 2885 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 24 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Norfolk International Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Norfolk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1490.737 miles
  • 2399.108 kilometers
  • 1295.415 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
  • 1487.610 miles
  • 2394.076 kilometers
  • 1292.698 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 Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Norfolk generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 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 Norfolk

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

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 Norfolk International Airport
City: Norfolk, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORF
ICAO Code: KORF
Coordinates: 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″W