How far is State College, PA, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and State College (University Park Airport) is 1302 miles / 2095 kilometers / 1131 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to State College (SCE) is 1477 miles / 2377 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 18 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – University Park Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to State College
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to State College. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1302.076 miles
- 2095.489 kilometers
- 1131.473 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- 1298.775 miles
- 2090.175 kilometers
- 1128.604 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 State College?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to University Park Airport is 2 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and State College?
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and University Park Airport (SCE)
On average, flying from Rapid City to State College generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 368 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 State College
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and University Park Airport (SCE).
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 | University Park Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | State College, PA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SCE |
| ICAO Code: | KUNV |
| Coordinates: | 40°50′57″N, 77°50′55″W |