How far is Pittsburgh, PA, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) is 1191 miles / 1917 kilometers / 1035 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Pittsburgh (PIT) is 1361 miles / 2190 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 8 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Pittsburgh International Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Pittsburgh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Pittsburgh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1191.399 miles
- 1917.371 kilometers
- 1035.297 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- 1188.451 miles
- 1912.627 kilometers
- 1032.736 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 Pittsburgh?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Pittsburgh?
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Pittsburgh generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 355 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 Pittsburgh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT).
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 | Pittsburgh International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PIT |
| ICAO Code: | KPIT |
| Coordinates: | 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″W |