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How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Memphis, TN?

The distance between Memphis (Memphis International Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 1128 miles / 1816 kilometers / 980 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Memphis (MEM) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 1350 miles / 2172 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 38 minutes.

Memphis International Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from Memphis to Rock Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1128.225 miles
  • 1815.701 kilometers
  • 980.400 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
  • 1126.264 miles
  • 1812.547 kilometers
  • 978.697 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 Memphis to Rock Springs?

The estimated flight time from Memphis International Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Memphis International Airport (MEM) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)

On average, flying from Memphis to Rock Springs generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Memphis International Airport
City: Memphis, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MEM
ICAO Code: KMEM
Coordinates: 35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″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