How far is Rapid City, SD, from Seattle, WA?
The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 957 miles / 1541 kilometers / 832 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Seattle (SEA) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1153 miles / 1856 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 3 minutes.
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Seattle to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Seattle to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 957.357 miles
- 1540.716 kilometers
- 831.920 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- 954.833 miles
- 1536.655 kilometers
- 829.727 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 Seattle to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Seattle and Rapid City?
The time difference between Seattle and Rapid City is 1 hour. Rapid City is 1 hour ahead of Seattle.
Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Seattle to Rapid City generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 326 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Seattle to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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 |