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How far is Nakina from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Nakina (Nakina Airport) is 878 miles / 1412 kilometers / 763 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Nakina (YQN) is 1103 miles / 1775 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 36 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Nakina Airport

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878
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1412
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763
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Distance from Rapid City to Nakina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 877.667 miles
  • 1412.468 kilometers
  • 762.672 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
  • 875.750 miles
  • 1409.383 kilometers
  • 761.006 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 Nakina?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Nakina Airport is 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Nakina Airport (YQN)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Nakina generates about 142 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 142 kilograms equals 312 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 Nakina

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

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 Nakina Airport
City: Nakina
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQN
ICAO Code: CYQN
Coordinates: 50°10′58″N, 86°41′47″W