How far is Yellowknife from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 1354 miles / 2178 kilometers / 1176 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 1949 miles / 3137 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 25 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Yellowknife Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Yellowknife
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Yellowknife. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1353.546 miles
- 2178.320 kilometers
- 1176.199 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- 1352.041 miles
- 2175.900 kilometers
- 1174.892 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 Yellowknife?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Yellowknife?
There is no time difference between Rapid City and Yellowknife.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Yellowknife generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 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 Yellowknife
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).
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 | Yellowknife Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yellowknife |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YZF |
| ICAO Code: | CYZF |
| Coordinates: | 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W |