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How far is Ixtapa from Rapid City, SD?

The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Ixtapa (Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport) is 1824 miles / 2936 kilometers / 1585 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Ixtapa (ZIH) is 2364 miles / 3805 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 7 minutes.

Rapid City Regional Airport – Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport

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Distance from Rapid City to Ixtapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1824.218 miles
  • 2935.794 kilometers
  • 1585.202 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
  • 1829.447 miles
  • 2944.210 kilometers
  • 1589.746 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 Ixtapa?

The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)

On average, flying from Rapid City to Ixtapa generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 445 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 Ixtapa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH).

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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport
City: Ixtapa
Country: Mexico Flag of Mexico
IATA Code: ZIH
ICAO Code: MMZH
Coordinates: 17°36′5″N, 101°27′39″W