There are
1,584 mi
from Rapid City, SD to Pottsville, PA
That's the driving distance. It would take 1 day 4 hours to go from Rapid City, South Dakota to Pottsville, Pennsylvania.
The flight distance (direct flight from Rapid City, SD to Pottsville, PA) is 1,393.09 mi.
1,584 mi = 2,549.95 kms