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How far is Wrangell, AK, from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) is 1539 miles / 2477 kilometers / 1337 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Wrangell (WRG) is 2012 miles / 3238 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 45 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Wrangell Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Wrangell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1539.008 miles
  • 2476.793 kilometers
  • 1337.361 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
  • 1535.584 miles
  • 2471.284 kilometers
  • 1334.386 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 Wrangell?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Wrangell Airport is 3 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Wrangell Airport (WRG)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Wrangell generates about 182 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 182 kilograms equals 401 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 Wrangell

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

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 Wrangell Airport
City: Wrangell, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WRG
ICAO Code: PAWG
Coordinates: 56°29′3″N, 132°22′11″W