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How far is Zacatecas from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Zacatecas (Zacatecas International Airport) is 1458 miles / 2346 kilometers / 1267 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Zacatecas (ZCL) is 1859 miles / 2991 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 4 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Zacatecas International Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Zacatecas

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1457.711 miles
  • 2345.959 kilometers
  • 1266.717 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
  • 1461.353 miles
  • 2351.819 kilometers
  • 1269.881 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 Zacatecas?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Zacatecas International Airport is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Zacatecas generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 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 Zacatecas

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Zacatecas International Airport (ZCL).

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 Zacatecas International Airport
City: Zacatecas
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ZCL
ICAO Code: MMZC
Coordinates: 22°53′49″N, 102°41′13″W