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How far is Saranac Lake, NY, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Saranac Lake (Adirondack Regional Airport) is 1425 miles / 2294 kilometers / 1239 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Saranac Lake (SLK) is 1638 miles / 2636 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 22 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Adirondack Regional Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Saranac Lake

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Saranac Lake. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1425.391 miles
  • 2293.944 kilometers
  • 1238.630 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
  • 1421.480 miles
  • 2287.650 kilometers
  • 1235.232 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 Saranac Lake?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Adirondack Regional Airport is 3 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Saranac Lake generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 385 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 Saranac Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK).

Airport information

Origin Rapid City Regional Airport
City: Rapid City, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RAP
ICAO Code: KRAP
Coordinates: 44°2′43″N, 103°3′25″W
Destination Adirondack Regional Airport
City: Saranac Lake, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SLK
ICAO Code: KSLK
Coordinates: 44°23′7″N, 74°12′22″W