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How far is Fargo, ND, from Rock Springs, WY?

The distance between Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) and Fargo (Hector International Airport) is 709 miles / 1141 kilometers / 616 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rock Springs (RKS) to Fargo (FAR) is 943 miles / 1517 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 4 minutes.

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport – Hector International Airport

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Distance from Rock Springs to Fargo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 709.222 miles
  • 1141.382 kilometers
  • 616.297 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
  • 707.933 miles
  • 1139.307 kilometers
  • 615.177 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 Fargo?

The estimated flight time from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport to Hector International Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Hector International Airport (FAR)

On average, flying from Rock Springs to Fargo generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 277 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 Fargo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Hector International Airport (FAR).

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 Hector International Airport
City: Fargo, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAR
ICAO Code: KFAR
Coordinates: 46°55′14″N, 96°48′56″W