How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Vernal, UT?
The distance between Vernal (Vernal Regional Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 83 miles / 133 kilometers / 72 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vernal (VEL) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 122 miles / 197 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 2 hours 59 minutes.
Vernal Regional Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
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Distance from Vernal to Rock Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vernal to Rock Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 82.913 miles
- 133.436 kilometers
- 72.050 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- 82.993 miles
- 133.565 kilometers
- 72.119 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 Vernal to Rock Springs?
The estimated flight time from Vernal Regional Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vernal and Rock Springs?
There is no time difference between Vernal and Rock Springs.
Flight carbon footprint between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)
On average, flying from Vernal to Rock Springs generates about 37 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 37 kilograms equals 82 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Vernal to Rock Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).
Airport information
| Origin | Vernal Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vernal, UT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | VEL |
| ICAO Code: | KVEL |
| Coordinates: | 40°26′27″N, 109°30′36″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 |