How far is Valparaiso, FL, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Valparaiso (Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport) is 1301 miles / 2094 kilometers / 1130 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Valparaiso (VPS) is 1632 miles / 2627 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 15 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Valparaiso
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Valparaiso. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1300.845 miles
- 2093.508 kilometers
- 1130.404 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- 1300.659 miles
- 2093.207 kilometers
- 1130.241 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 Valparaiso?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport is 2 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Valparaiso?
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS).
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 | Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Valparaiso, FL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | VPS |
| ICAO Code: | KVPS |
| Coordinates: | 30°28′59″N, 86°31′31″W |