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How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 1963 miles / 3159 kilometers / 1706 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 2286 miles / 3679 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 17 minutes.

Portland International Jetport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from Portland to Rock Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1962.776 miles
  • 3158.781 kilometers
  • 1705.605 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
  • 1957.610 miles
  • 3150.468 kilometers
  • 1701.117 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 Portland to Rock Springs?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)

On average, flying from Portland to Rock Springs generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 472 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).

Airport information

Origin Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″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