How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Minneapolis, MN?
The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 830 miles / 1335 kilometers / 721 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Minneapolis (MSP) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 1058 miles / 1703 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 7 minutes.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
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Distance from Minneapolis to Rock Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Minneapolis to Rock Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 829.671 miles
- 1335.225 kilometers
- 720.964 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- 827.663 miles
- 1331.995 kilometers
- 719.220 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 Minneapolis to Rock Springs?
The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Rock Springs?
Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)
On average, flying from Minneapolis to Rock Springs generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 303 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Minneapolis to Rock Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).
Airport information
| Origin | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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 |