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How far is Jackson, WY, from Rock Springs, WY?

The distance between Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) and Jackson (Jackson Hole Airport) is 163 miles / 262 kilometers / 142 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rock Springs (RKS) to Jackson (JAC) is 196 miles / 315 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 58 minutes.

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport – Jackson Hole Airport

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Distance from Rock Springs to Jackson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 163.045 miles
  • 262.395 kilometers
  • 141.682 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
  • 163.044 miles
  • 262.394 kilometers
  • 141.682 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 Jackson?

The estimated flight time from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport to Jackson Hole Airport is 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rock Springs and Jackson?

There is no time difference between Rock Springs and Jackson.

Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Jackson Hole Airport (JAC)

On average, flying from Rock Springs to Jackson generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 108 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 Jackson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Jackson Hole Airport (JAC).

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 Jackson Hole Airport
City: Jackson, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: JAC
ICAO Code: KJAC
Coordinates: 43°36′26″N, 110°44′16″W