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How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Norfolk, VA?

The distance between Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 1781 miles / 2867 kilometers / 1548 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Norfolk (ORF) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 2050 miles / 3299 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 50 minutes.

Norfolk International Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from Norfolk to Rock Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1781.269 miles
  • 2866.674 kilometers
  • 1547.880 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
  • 1777.134 miles
  • 2860.020 kilometers
  • 1544.287 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 Norfolk to Rock Springs?

The estimated flight time from Norfolk International Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 3 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)

On average, flying from Norfolk to Rock Springs generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 438 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Norfolk International Airport
City: Norfolk, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORF
ICAO Code: KORF
Coordinates: 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″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