Airport Comparison
| MSP | RAP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport | Rapid City Regional Airport |
| IATA Code | MSP | RAP |
| ICAO Code | KMSP | KRAP |
| City | Minneapolis | Rapid City |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Timezone | America/Chicago | America/Denver |
| Elevation | 842 ft | 3,204 ft |
| Coordinates | 44.880000, -93.220000 | 44.050000, -103.060000 |
Minneapolis (MSP) to Rapid City (RAP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) in Rapid City, United States is 786 kilometers (488 miles / 424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 267°.
This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.
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 1-hour time difference between the two cities.
Time zone information: When it's 05:14 in Minneapolis, it's 04:14 in Rapid City.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,362 feet between the two airports. Rapid City Regional Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.
The return flight from Rapid City (RAP) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.