How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Waco, TX?
The distance between Waco (Waco Regional Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 950 miles / 1530 kilometers / 826 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Waco (ACT) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 1191 miles / 1917 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 37 minutes.
Waco Regional Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
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Distance from Waco to Rock Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Waco to Rock Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 950.407 miles
- 1529.532 kilometers
- 825.881 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 950.375 miles
- 1529.480 kilometers
- 825.853 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Waco to Rock Springs?
The estimated flight time from Waco Regional Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Waco and Rock Springs?
The time difference between Waco and Rock Springs is 1 hour. Rock Springs is 1 hour behind Waco.
Flight carbon footprint between Waco Regional Airport (ACT) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)
On average, flying from Waco to Rock Springs generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Waco to Rock Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Waco Regional Airport (ACT) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).
Airport information
| Origin | Waco Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Waco, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ACT |
| ICAO Code: | KACT |
| Coordinates: | 31°36′40″N, 97°13′49″W |
| Destination | Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rock Springs, WY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RKS |
| ICAO Code: | KRKS |
| Coordinates: | 41°35′39″N, 109°3′54″W |