How far is Yakutat, AK, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 1862 miles / 2997 kilometers / 1618 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Yakutat (YAK) is 2457 miles / 3954 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 67 hours 23 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Yakutat Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Yakutat
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Yakutat. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1862.133 miles
- 2996.813 kilometers
- 1618.149 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- 1857.831 miles
- 2989.890 kilometers
- 1614.411 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 Yakutat?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Yakutat Airport is 4 hours and 1 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Yakutat?
The time difference between Rapid City and Yakutat is 2 hours. Yakutat is 2 hours behind Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Yakutat generates about 205 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 205 kilograms equals 452 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 Yakutat
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).
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 | Yakutat Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yakutat, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | YAK |
| ICAO Code: | PAYA |
| Coordinates: | 59°30′11″N, 139°39′36″W |