How far is Columbia, SC, from Rock Springs, WY?
The distance between Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1610 miles / 2591 kilometers / 1399 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rock Springs (RKS) to Columbia (CAE) is 1889 miles / 3040 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 53 minutes.
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Rock Springs to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rock Springs to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1610.040 miles
- 2591.109 kilometers
- 1399.087 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- 1606.953 miles
- 2586.140 kilometers
- 1396.404 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 Rock Springs to Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rock Springs and Columbia?
Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Rock Springs to Columbia generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 411 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rock Springs to Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |