How far is Rapid City, SD, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1417 miles / 2280 kilometers / 1231 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1722 miles / 2772 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 2 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1416.613 miles
- 2279.818 kilometers
- 1231.003 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- 1413.567 miles
- 2274.915 kilometers
- 1228.356 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 Richmond to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Rapid City?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Richmond to Rapid City generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″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 |