How far is Rapid City, SD, from Tampa, FL?
The distance between Tampa (Tampa International Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1588 miles / 2556 kilometers / 1380 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Tampa (TPA) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1968 miles / 3167 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 21 minutes.
Tampa International Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport
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Distance from Tampa to Rapid City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Tampa to Rapid City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1588.071 miles
- 2555.753 kilometers
- 1379.996 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- 1587.856 miles
- 2555.406 kilometers
- 1379.809 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 Tampa to Rapid City?
The estimated flight time from Tampa International Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Tampa and Rapid City?
The time difference between Tampa and Rapid City is 2 hours. Rapid City is 2 hours behind Tampa.
Flight carbon footprint between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)
On average, flying from Tampa to Rapid City generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Tampa to Rapid City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Tampa International Airport (TPA) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).
Airport information
| Origin | Tampa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tampa, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | TPA |
| ICAO Code: | KTPA |
| Coordinates: | 27°58′31″N, 82°31′59″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 |