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How far is Gander from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Gander (Gander International Airport) is 2298 miles / 3698 kilometers / 1997 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Gander (YQX) is 3532 miles / 5684 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 27 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Gander International Airport

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2298
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3698
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1997
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
4 h 51 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
252 kg

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Distance from Rapid City to Gander

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2297.723 miles
  • 3697.827 kilometers
  • 1996.667 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
  • 2291.278 miles
  • 3687.455 kilometers
  • 1991.066 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 Gander?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Gander International Airport is 4 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Gander International Airport (YQX)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Gander generates about 252 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 252 kilograms equals 555 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 Gander

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Gander International Airport (YQX).

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 Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″W