How far is Richmond, VA, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1417 miles / 2280 kilometers / 1231 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Richmond (RIC) is 1714 miles / 2759 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 55 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1416.613 miles
- 2279.818 kilometers
- 1231.003 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- 1413.567 miles
- 2274.915 kilometers
- 1228.356 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Richmond generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |