How far is Rapid City, SD, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 526 miles / 847 kilometers / 457 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Rapid City (RAP) is 567 miles / 912 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 36 minutes.
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)- 526.068 miles
- 846.624 kilometers
- 457.140 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- 524.632 miles
- 844.313 kilometers
- 455.893 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 Rochester International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 1 hour and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Rapid City?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Rochester to Rapid City generates about 102 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 102 kilograms equals 226 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 Rochester International Airport (RST) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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 |