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How far is Rapid City, SD, from Syracuse, NY?

The distance between Syracuse (Syracuse Hancock International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1348 miles / 2170 kilometers / 1172 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Syracuse (SYR) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1496 miles / 2408 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 4 minutes.

Syracuse Hancock International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport

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1348
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2170
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1172
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Distance from Syracuse to Rapid City

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Syracuse to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1348.142 miles
  • 2169.624 kilometers
  • 1171.503 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
  • 1344.503 miles
  • 2163.767 kilometers
  • 1168.341 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 Syracuse to Rapid City?

The estimated flight time from Syracuse Hancock International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

On average, flying from Syracuse to Rapid City generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Syracuse to Rapid City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).

Airport information

Origin Syracuse Hancock International Airport
City: Syracuse, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SYR
ICAO Code: KSYR
Coordinates: 43°6′40″N, 76°6′22″W
Destination Rapid City Regional Airport
City: Rapid City, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RAP
ICAO Code: KRAP
Coordinates: 44°2′43″N, 103°3′25″W