How far is Sitka, AK, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 1659 miles / 2670 kilometers / 1442 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Sitka (SIT) is 2346 miles / 3775 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 25 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1659.146 miles
- 2670.136 kilometers
- 1441.758 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- 1655.330 miles
- 2663.996 kilometers
- 1438.443 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 Sitka?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Sitka?
The time difference between Rapid City and Sitka is 2 hours. Sitka is 2 hours behind Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Sitka generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 419 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 Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
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 | Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sitka, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SIT |
| ICAO Code: | PASI |
| Coordinates: | 57°2′49″N, 135°21′43″W |