How far is Rapid City, SD, from Reno, NV?
The distance between Reno (Reno–Tahoe International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 917 miles / 1475 kilometers / 797 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Reno (RNO) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1180 miles / 1899 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 6 minutes.
Reno–Tahoe International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Reno to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Reno to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 916.599 miles
- 1475.123 kilometers
- 796.503 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- 914.617 miles
- 1471.933 kilometers
- 794.780 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 Reno to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Reno–Tahoe International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Reno and Rapid City?
The time difference between Reno and Rapid City is 1 hour. Rapid City is 1 hour ahead of Reno.
Flight carbon footprint between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Reno to Rapid City generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 319 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Reno to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Reno–Tahoe International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Reno, NV |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RNO |
| ICAO Code: | KRNO |
| Coordinates: | 39°29′56″N, 119°46′4″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 |