How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Durango, CO?
The distance between Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 314 miles / 506 kilometers / 273 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Durango (DRO) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 441 miles / 710 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 56 minutes.
Durango–La Plata County Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
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Distance from Durango to Rock Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Durango to Rock Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 314.409 miles
- 505.993 kilometers
- 273.214 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- 314.835 miles
- 506.677 kilometers
- 273.584 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 Durango to Rock Springs?
The estimated flight time from Durango–La Plata County Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Durango and Rock Springs?
There is no time difference between Durango and Rock Springs.
Flight carbon footprint between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)
On average, flying from Durango to Rock Springs generates about 71 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 71 kilograms equals 157 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Durango to Rock Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).
Airport information
| Origin | Durango–La Plata County Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Durango, CO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DRO |
| ICAO Code: | KDRO |
| Coordinates: | 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″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 |