ATL
Atlanta
United States
1,978 km
1,229 miles
RAP
Rapid City
United States
Distance
1,978 km
1,229 mi / 1,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ATL RAP
Airport Name Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport Rapid City Regional Airport
IATA Code ATL RAP
ICAO Code KATL KRAP
City Atlanta Rapid City
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Denver
Elevation 1,026 ft 3,204 ft
Coordinates 33.640000, -84.430000 44.050000, -103.060000

Atlanta (ATL) to Rapid City (RAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, United States to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) in Rapid City, United States is 1,978 kilometers (1,229 miles / 1,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 02:26 in Atlanta, it's 00:26 in Rapid City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,177 feet between the two airports. Rapid City Regional Airport sits higher than Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

The return flight from Rapid City (RAP) to Atlanta (ATL) follows a heading of 119° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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