How far is Tampa, FL, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Tampa (Tampa International Airport) is 1588 miles / 2556 kilometers / 1380 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Tampa (TPA) is 1970 miles / 3170 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 12 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Tampa International Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Tampa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Tampa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1588.071 miles
- 2555.753 kilometers
- 1379.996 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- 1587.856 miles
- 2555.406 kilometers
- 1379.809 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 Tampa?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Tampa International Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Tampa?
The time difference between Rapid City and Tampa is 2 hours. Tampa is 2 hours ahead of Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Tampa International Airport (TPA)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Tampa generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 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 Tampa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Tampa International Airport (TPA).
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 | Tampa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tampa, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | TPA |
| ICAO Code: | KTPA |
| Coordinates: | 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″W |