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How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Ponta Delgada?

The distance between Ponta Delgada (João Paulo II Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 4271 miles / 6873 kilometers / 3711 nautical miles.

João Paulo II Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from Ponta Delgada to Rock Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4270.975 miles
  • 6873.468 kilometers
  • 3711.376 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
  • 4260.532 miles
  • 6856.662 kilometers
  • 3702.301 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 Ponta Delgada to Rock Springs?

The estimated flight time from João Paulo II Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 8 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)

On average, flying from Ponta Delgada to Rock Springs generates about 490 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 490 kilograms equals 1 081 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Ponta Delgada to Rock Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between João Paulo II Airport (PDL) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).

Airport information

Origin João Paulo II Airport
City: Ponta Delgada
Country: Portugal Flag of Portugal
IATA Code: PDL
ICAO Code: LPPD
Coordinates: 37°44′28″N, 25°41′52″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