How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Pierre, SD?
The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 484 miles / 780 kilometers / 421 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 680 miles / 1095 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 39 minutes.
Pierre Regional Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
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Distance from Pierre to Rock Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pierre to Rock Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 484.416 miles
- 779.592 kilometers
- 420.946 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- 483.396 miles
- 777.951 kilometers
- 420.060 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 Pierre to Rock Springs?
The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pierre and Rock Springs?
The time difference between Pierre and Rock Springs is 1 hour. Rock Springs is 1 hour behind Pierre.
Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)
On average, flying from Pierre to Rock Springs generates about 96 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 96 kilograms equals 212 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Pierre to Rock Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).
Airport information
| Origin | Pierre Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pierre, SD |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PIR |
| ICAO Code: | KPIR |
| Coordinates: | 44°22′57″N, 100°17′9″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 |