How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Elko, NV?
The distance between Elko (Elko Regional Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 354 miles / 570 kilometers / 308 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Elko (EKO) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 424 miles / 682 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 12 minutes.
Elko Regional Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
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Distance from Elko to Rock Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Elko to Rock Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 354.468 miles
- 570.460 kilometers
- 308.024 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- 353.587 miles
- 569.043 kilometers
- 307.259 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 Elko to Rock Springs?
The estimated flight time from Elko Regional Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.
What is the time difference between Elko and Rock Springs?
The time difference between Elko and Rock Springs is 1 hour. Rock Springs is 1 hour ahead of Elko.
Flight carbon footprint between Elko Regional Airport (EKO) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)
On average, flying from Elko to Rock Springs generates about 77 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 77 kilograms equals 170 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Elko to Rock Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Elko Regional Airport (EKO) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).
Airport information
| Origin | Elko Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Elko, NV |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | EKO |
| ICAO Code: | KEKO |
| Coordinates: | 40°49′29″N, 115°47′31″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 |