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How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Rochester, NY?

The distance between Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 1601 miles / 2577 kilometers / 1391 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (ROC) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 1796 miles / 2891 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 9 minutes.

Greater Rochester International Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

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1601
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1391
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Distance from Rochester to Rock Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1601.107 miles
  • 2576.731 kilometers
  • 1391.324 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
  • 1596.912 miles
  • 2569.980 kilometers
  • 1387.678 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 Rochester to Rock Springs?

The estimated flight time from Greater Rochester International Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)

On average, flying from Rochester to Rock Springs generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Rock Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).

Airport information

Origin Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W
Destination 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