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How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 761 miles / 1225 kilometers / 662 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 995 miles / 1601 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 30 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

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1225
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662
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Distance from Kelowna to Rock Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 761.401 miles
  • 1225.356 kilometers
  • 661.639 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
  • 760.676 miles
  • 1224.190 kilometers
  • 661.010 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 Kelowna to Rock Springs?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Rock Springs generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 289 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″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