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How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Phoenix, AZ?

The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 585 miles / 942 kilometers / 509 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Phoenix (PHX) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 835 miles / 1343 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 23 minutes.

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from Phoenix to Rock Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 585.462 miles
  • 942.209 kilometers
  • 508.752 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
  • 586.367 miles
  • 943.667 kilometers
  • 509.539 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 Phoenix to Rock Springs?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 1 hour and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)

On average, flying from Phoenix to Rock Springs generates about 111 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 111 kilograms equals 244 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
City: Phoenix, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHX
ICAO Code: KPHX
Coordinates: 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″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