How far is Yakima, WA, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Yakima (Yakima Air Terminal) is 868 miles / 1397 kilometers / 754 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Yakima (YKM) is 1076 miles / 1731 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 36 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Yakima Air Terminal
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Distance from Rapid City to Yakima
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Yakima. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 867.868 miles
- 1396.699 kilometers
- 754.157 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- 865.548 miles
- 1392.964 kilometers
- 752.141 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 Yakima?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Yakima Air Terminal is 2 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Yakima?
The time difference between Rapid City and Yakima is 1 hour. Yakima is 1 hour behind Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Yakima generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 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 Yakima
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Yakima Air Terminal (YKM).
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 | Yakima Air Terminal |
|---|---|
| City: | Yakima, WA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | YKM |
| ICAO Code: | KYKM |
| Coordinates: | 46°34′5″N, 120°32′38″W |