Distance between Chicago, IL (ORD) and Rock Springs, WY (RKS)
Flight distance from Chicago to Rock Springs (Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 1091 miles / 1755 kilometers / 948 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 2 hours 33 minutes.
Driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 1209 miles / 1946 kilometers and travel time by car is about 19 hours 47 minutes.
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Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Rock Springs.
Shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).
How far is Rock Springs from Chicago?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Chicago and Rock Springs. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1090.524 miles
- 1755.028 kilometers
- 947.640 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 1087.688 miles
- 1750.464 kilometers
- 945.175 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).
Airport information
| A | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |
| B | 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 |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Chicago and Rock Springs is 1 hour. Rock Springs is 1 hour behind Chicago.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 156 kg (344 pounds).
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Chicago (ORD) → Rock Springs (RKS).
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