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How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Lansing, MI?

The distance between Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 1255 miles / 2019 kilometers / 1090 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lansing (LAN) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 1419 miles / 2283 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 55 minutes.

Capital Region International Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from Lansing to Rock Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1254.688 miles
  • 2019.225 kilometers
  • 1090.294 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
  • 1251.413 miles
  • 2013.954 kilometers
  • 1087.448 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 Lansing to Rock Springs?

The estimated flight time from Capital Region International Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)

On average, flying from Lansing to Rock Springs generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 361 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Capital Region International Airport (LAN) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).

Airport information

Origin Capital Region International Airport
City: Lansing, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAN
ICAO Code: KLAN
Coordinates: 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″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