How far is Rochester, MN, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 526 miles / 847 kilometers / 457 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Rochester (RST) is 567 miles / 913 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 36 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – 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)- 526.068 miles
- 846.624 kilometers
- 457.140 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- 524.632 miles
- 844.313 kilometers
- 455.893 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 Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Rochester generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 226 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 Rochester International Airport (RST).
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 | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |