There are
1,690 mi
from Paterson, NJ to Rapid City, SD
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 6 hours to go from Paterson, New Jersey to Rapid City, South Dakota.
The flight distance (direct flight from Paterson, NJ to Rapid City, SD) is 1,488.48 mi.
1,690 mi = 1.61 kms