How far is Rapid City, SD, from Roanoke, VA?
The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1293 miles / 2080 kilometers / 1123 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1575 miles / 2534 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 33 minutes.
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Roanoke to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Roanoke to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1292.666 miles
- 2080.345 kilometers
- 1123.296 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- 1290.030 miles
- 2076.103 kilometers
- 1121.006 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 Roanoke to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Roanoke and Rapid City?
The time difference between Roanoke and Rapid City is 2 hours. Rapid City is 2 hours behind Roanoke.
Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Roanoke to Rapid City generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 367 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Roanoke, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROA |
| ICAO Code: | KROA |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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 |