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How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Richmond?

The distance between Richmond (Richmond Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 8059 miles / 12970 kilometers / 7003 nautical miles.

Richmond Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

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8059
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12970
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7003
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
15 h 45 min
CO2 emission
1 007 kg

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Distance from Richmond to Rock Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8058.981 miles
  • 12969.673 kilometers
  • 7003.063 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
  • 8060.747 miles
  • 12972.515 kilometers
  • 7004.598 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 Richmond to Rock Springs?

The estimated flight time from Richmond Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 15 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)

On average, flying from Richmond to Rock Springs generates about 1 007 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 007 kilograms equals 2 220 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Richmond to Rock Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond Airport (RCM) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).

Airport information

Origin Richmond Airport
City: Richmond
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: RCM
ICAO Code: YRMD
Coordinates: 20°42′6″S, 143°6′54″E
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