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How far is Smithers from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Smithers (Smithers Airport) is 1307 miles / 2104 kilometers / 1136 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Smithers (YYD) is 1580 miles / 2543 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 18 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Smithers Airport

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1307
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2104
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1136
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Distance from Rapid City to Smithers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1307.424 miles
  • 2104.095 kilometers
  • 1136.120 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
  • 1304.658 miles
  • 2099.644 kilometers
  • 1133.717 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 Smithers?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Smithers Airport is 2 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Smithers Airport (YYD)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Smithers generates about 167 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 167 kilograms equals 369 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 Smithers

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

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 Smithers Airport
City: Smithers
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYD
ICAO Code: CYYD
Coordinates: 54°49′28″N, 127°10′58″W