How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Kansas City, MO?
The distance between Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 772 miles / 1242 kilometers / 671 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kansas City (MCI) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 874 miles / 1406 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 4 minutes.
Kansas City International Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
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Distance from Kansas City to Rock Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kansas City to Rock Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 771.955 miles
- 1242.341 kilometers
- 670.810 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- 770.132 miles
- 1239.407 kilometers
- 669.226 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 Kansas City to Rock Springs?
The estimated flight time from Kansas City International Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 1 hour and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kansas City and Rock Springs?
Flight carbon footprint between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)
On average, flying from Kansas City to Rock Springs generates about 132 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 132 kilograms equals 291 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kansas City to Rock Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kansas City International Airport (MCI) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).
Airport information
| Origin | Kansas City International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kansas City, MO |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MCI |
| ICAO Code: | KMCI |
| Coordinates: | 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″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 |