The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) in Rapid City, United States is 787 kilometers (489 miles / 425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 09:19 in Minneapolis, it's 08:19 in Rapid City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,435 feet between the two airports. Ellsworth Afb Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport.

The return flight from Rapid City (RCA) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 81° (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 Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.