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How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Pittsburgh, PA?

The distance between Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 1501 miles / 2416 kilometers / 1305 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pittsburgh (PIT) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 1650 miles / 2656 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 6 minutes.

Pittsburgh International Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from Pittsburgh to Rock Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1501.252 miles
  • 2416.031 kilometers
  • 1304.552 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
  • 1497.424 miles
  • 2409.870 kilometers
  • 1301.226 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 Pittsburgh to Rock Springs?

The estimated flight time from Pittsburgh International Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)

On average, flying from Pittsburgh to Rock Springs generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 396 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Pittsburgh International Airport
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIT
ICAO Code: KPIT
Coordinates: 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″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