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How far is Rapid City, SD, from Valdosta, GA?

The distance between Valdosta (Valdosta Regional Airport) and Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) is 1415 miles / 2277 kilometers / 1229 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Valdosta (VLD) to Rapid City (RAP) is 1735 miles / 2792 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 7 minutes.

Valdosta Regional Airport – Rapid City Regional Airport

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1415
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1229
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Distance from Valdosta to Rapid City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1414.742 miles
  • 2276.807 kilometers
  • 1229.377 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
  • 1413.924 miles
  • 2275.490 kilometers
  • 1228.667 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 Valdosta to Rapid City?

The estimated flight time from Valdosta Regional Airport to Rapid City Regional Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Valdosta Regional Airport (VLD) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP)

On average, flying from Valdosta to Rapid City generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Valdosta Regional Airport (VLD) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP).

Airport information

Origin Valdosta Regional Airport
City: Valdosta, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VLD
ICAO Code: KVLD
Coordinates: 30°46′56″N, 83°16′36″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