How far is Sandspit from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 1449 miles / 2332 kilometers / 1259 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Sandspit (YZP) is 1917 miles / 3085 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 43 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Sandspit Airport
Search flights
Distance from Rapid City to Sandspit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Sandspit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1449.008 miles
- 2331.952 kilometers
- 1259.153 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- 1445.488 miles
- 2326.287 kilometers
- 1256.094 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 Sandspit?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Sandspit Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Sandspit?
The time difference between Rapid City and Sandspit is 1 hour. Sandspit is 1 hour behind Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Sandspit generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 389 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 Sandspit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Sandspit Airport (YZP).
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 | Sandspit Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sandspit |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YZP |
| ICAO Code: | CYZP |
| Coordinates: | 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″W |