How far is Kelowna from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 870 miles / 1400 kilometers / 756 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Kelowna (YLW) is 1099 miles / 1769 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 23 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Kelowna International Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Kelowna
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Kelowna. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 870.125 miles
- 1400.331 kilometers
- 756.118 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- 868.197 miles
- 1397.228 kilometers
- 754.443 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 Kelowna?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Kelowna?
The time difference between Rapid City and Kelowna is 1 hour. Kelowna is 1 hour behind Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Kelowna 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 Kelowna
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).
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 | Kelowna International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kelowna |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YLW |
| ICAO Code: | CYLW |
| Coordinates: | 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W |