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How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Minot, ND?

The distance between Minot (Minot International Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 597 miles / 961 kilometers / 519 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Minot (MOT) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 833 miles / 1340 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 29 minutes.

Minot International Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from Minot to Rock Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 597.419 miles
  • 961.453 kilometers
  • 519.143 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
  • 596.951 miles
  • 960.699 kilometers
  • 518.736 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 Minot to Rock Springs?

The estimated flight time from Minot International Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Minot International Airport (MOT) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)

On average, flying from Minot to Rock Springs generates about 112 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 112 kilograms equals 248 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Minot International Airport
City: Minot, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MOT
ICAO Code: KMOT
Coordinates: 48°15′33″N, 101°16′47″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