How far is Rochester, NY, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 1271 miles / 2045 kilometers / 1104 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Rochester (ROC) is 1409 miles / 2268 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 20 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1270.520 miles
- 2044.704 kilometers
- 1104.052 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- 1267.091 miles
- 2039.186 kilometers
- 1101.072 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 Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Rochester generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 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 Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).
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 | Greater Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, NY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ROC |
| ICAO Code: | KROC |
| Coordinates: | 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W |