BOS
Boston
United States
2,590 km
1,609 miles
RCA
Rapid City
United States
Distance
2,590 km
1,609 mi / 1,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
285°
west northwest

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BOS RCA
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Ellsworth Afb Airport
IATA Code BOS RCA
ICAO Code KBOS KRCA
City Boston Rapid City
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Denver
Elevation 19 ft 3,276 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 44.150000, -103.100000

Boston (BOS) to Rapid City (RCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) in Rapid City, United States is 2,590 kilometers (1,609 miles / 1,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 08:05 in Boston, it's 06:05 in Rapid City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,257 feet between the two airports. Ellsworth Afb Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport.

The return flight from Rapid City (RCA) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 83° (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 General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) and Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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