How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 856 miles / 1378 kilometers / 744 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 1053 miles / 1694 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 38 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
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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)- 856.151 miles
- 1377.841 kilometers
- 743.975 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- 853.982 miles
- 1374.351 kilometers
- 742.090 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 Rochester International Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Rock Springs?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)
On average, flying from Rochester to Rock Springs generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 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 Rochester International Airport (RST) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).
Airport information
| Origin | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |
| Destination | Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rock Springs, WY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RKS |
| ICAO Code: | KRKS |
| Coordinates: | 41°35′39″N, 109°3′54″W |