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How far is Columbus, OH, from Rock Springs, WY?

The distance between Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 1373 miles / 2209 kilometers / 1193 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rock Springs (RKS) to Columbus (LCK) is 1536 miles / 2472 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 5 minutes.

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport

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1193
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Distance from Rock Springs to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1372.738 miles
  • 2209.208 kilometers
  • 1192.877 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
  • 1369.294 miles
  • 2203.665 kilometers
  • 1189.884 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)

On average, flying from Rock Springs to Columbus generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 378 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 Columbus

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

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 Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W