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How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Indianapolis, IN?

The distance between Indianapolis (Indianapolis International Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 1200 miles / 1931 kilometers / 1043 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Indianapolis (IND) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 1353 miles / 2178 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 35 minutes.

Indianapolis International Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from Indianapolis to Rock Springs

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Indianapolis to Rock Springs. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1200.066 miles
  • 1931.319 kilometers
  • 1042.829 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
  • 1197.075 miles
  • 1926.505 kilometers
  • 1040.230 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 Indianapolis to Rock Springs?

The estimated flight time from Indianapolis International Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 2 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)

On average, flying from Indianapolis to Rock Springs generates about 161 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 161 kilograms equals 356 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Indianapolis to Rock Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Indianapolis International Airport (IND) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).

Airport information

Origin Indianapolis International Airport
City: Indianapolis, IN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IND
ICAO Code: KIND
Coordinates: 39°43′2″N, 86°17′39″W
Destination Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
City: Rock Springs, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RKS
ICAO Code: KRKS
Coordinates: 41°35′39″N, 109°3′54″W