How far is Pellston, MI, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Pellston (Pellston Regional Airport) is 902 miles / 1451 kilometers / 784 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Pellston (PLN) is 1102 miles / 1773 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 28 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Pellston Regional Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Pellston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Pellston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 901.785 miles
- 1451.282 kilometers
- 783.629 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- 899.320 miles
- 1447.315 kilometers
- 781.488 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 Pellston?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Pellston Regional Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Pellston?
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Pellston Regional Airport (PLN)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Pellston generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 317 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 Pellston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Pellston Regional Airport (PLN).
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 | Pellston Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pellston, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PLN |
| ICAO Code: | KPLN |
| Coordinates: | 45°34′15″N, 84°47′48″W |