How far is Rapid City, SD, from Reading, PA?
The distance between Reading (Reading Regional Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1406 miles / 2263 kilometers / 1222 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Reading (RDG) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1628 miles / 2620 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 6 minutes.
Reading Regional Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Reading to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Reading to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1406.300 miles
- 2263.221 kilometers
- 1222.042 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- 1402.774 miles
- 2257.546 kilometers
- 1218.977 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 Reading to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Reading Regional Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Reading and Rapid City?
The time difference between Reading and Rapid City is 2 hours. Rapid City is 2 hours behind Reading.
Flight carbon footprint between Reading Regional Airport (RDG) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Reading to Rapid City generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 383 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Reading to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Reading Regional Airport (RDG) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Reading Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reading, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDG |
| ICAO Code: | KRDG |
| Coordinates: | 40°22′42″N, 75°57′54″W |
| Destination | 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 |