How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 1671 miles / 2689 kilometers / 1452 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 1891 miles / 3043 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 47 minutes.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Rock Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Rock Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1671.177 miles
- 2689.498 kilometers
- 1452.213 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- 1667.053 miles
- 2682.861 kilometers
- 1448.629 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 Washington D.C. to Rock Springs?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Rock Springs?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Rock Springs generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Rock Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 |