How far is Rapid City, SD, from Rochester, NY?
The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1271 miles / 2045 kilometers / 1104 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1411 miles / 2270 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 29 minutes.
Greater Rochester International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1270.520 miles
- 2044.704 kilometers
- 1104.052 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- 1267.091 miles
- 2039.186 kilometers
- 1101.072 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 Rochester to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Rapid City?
Flight carbon footprint between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Rochester to Rapid City generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Greater Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROC |
| ICAO Code: | KROC |
| Coordinates: | 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″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 |