How far is Rapid City, SD, from Salina, KS?
The distance between Salina (Salina Regional Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 458 miles / 738 kilometers / 398 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Salina (SLN) to Rapid City (RAP) is 614 miles / 988 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 52 minutes.
Salina Regional Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Salina to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Salina to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 458.367 miles
- 737.670 kilometers
- 398.310 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- 458.268 miles
- 737.512 kilometers
- 398.224 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 Salina to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Salina Regional Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Salina and Rapid City?
The time difference between Salina and Rapid City is 1 hour. Rapid City is 1 hour behind Salina.
Flight carbon footprint between Salina Regional Airport (SLN) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Salina to Rapid City generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 204 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Salina to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Salina Regional Airport (SLN) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Salina Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Salina, KS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SLN |
| ICAO Code: | KSLN |
| Coordinates: | 38°47′27″N, 97°39′7″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 |