How far is Sacramento, CA, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1029 miles / 1656 kilometers / 894 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1320 miles / 2125 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 46 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1028.998 miles
- 1656.012 kilometers
- 894.175 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- 1026.848 miles
- 1652.551 kilometers
- 892.306 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 Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Sacramento?
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Sacramento generates about 153 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 153 kilograms equals 337 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 Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
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 | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |