How far is Pensacola, FL, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) is 1277 miles / 2054 kilometers / 1109 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Pensacola (PNS) is 1588 miles / 2556 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 26 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Pensacola International Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Pensacola
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Pensacola. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1276.565 miles
- 2054.433 kilometers
- 1109.305 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- 1276.494 miles
- 2054.318 kilometers
- 1109.243 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 Pensacola?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Pensacola International Airport is 2 hours and 55 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Pensacola?
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Pensacola generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 365 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 Pensacola
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS).
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 | Pensacola International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pensacola, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PNS |
| ICAO Code: | KPNS |
| Coordinates: | 30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″W |