How far is Sydney from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) is 2083 miles / 3352 kilometers / 1810 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Sydney (YQY) is 2499 miles / 4022 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 57 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Sydney
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Sydney. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2082.615 miles
- 3351.644 kilometers
- 1809.743 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- 2076.828 miles
- 3342.330 kilometers
- 1804.714 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 Sydney?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport is 4 hours and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Sydney?
The time difference between Rapid City and Sydney is 3 hours. Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Sydney generates about 227 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 227 kilograms equals 500 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 Sydney
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY).
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 | Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sydney |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQY |
| ICAO Code: | CYQY |
| Coordinates: | 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″W |