How far is Fort Nelson from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1316 miles / 2118 kilometers / 1143 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 1670 miles / 2687 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 58 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Fort Nelson Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Fort Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Fort Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1315.781 miles
- 2117.545 kilometers
- 1143.383 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- 1313.717 miles
- 2114.222 kilometers
- 1141.589 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 Fort Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Fort Nelson?
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Fort Nelson generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 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 Fort Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).
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 | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W |