LAS
Las Vegas
United States
1,359 km
845 miles
RCA
Rapid City
United States
Distance
1,359 km
845 mi / 734 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

LAS RCA
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Ellsworth Afb Airport
IATA Code LAS RCA
ICAO Code KLAS KRCA
City Las Vegas Rapid City
Country United States United States
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Denver
Elevation 2,181 ft 3,276 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 44.150000, -103.100000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Rapid City (RCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) in Rapid City, United States is 1,359 kilometers (845 miles / 734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 00:40 in Las Vegas, it's 01:40 in Rapid City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,095 feet between the two airports. Ellsworth Afb Airport sits higher than Harry Reid International Airport.

The return flight from Rapid City (RCA) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 233° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Ellsworth Afb Airport (RCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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