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How far is Elko, NV, from Rock Springs, WY?

The distance between Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) and Elko (Elko Regional Airport) is 354 miles / 570 kilometers / 308 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rock Springs (RKS) to Elko (EKO) is 423 miles / 681 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 6 minutes.

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport – Elko Regional Airport

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Distance from Rock Springs to Elko

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 354.468 miles
  • 570.460 kilometers
  • 308.024 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
  • 353.587 miles
  • 569.043 kilometers
  • 307.259 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 Elko?

The estimated flight time from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport to Elko Regional Airport is 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Elko Regional Airport (EKO)

On average, flying from Rock Springs to Elko generates about 77 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 77 kilograms equals 170 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 Elko

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Elko Regional Airport
City: Elko, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EKO
ICAO Code: KEKO
Coordinates: 40°49′29″N, 115°47′31″W