How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 1709 miles / 2750 kilometers / 1485 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 1968 miles / 3167 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 17 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Rock Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Rock Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1708.857 miles
- 2750.138 kilometers
- 1484.956 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- 1704.817 miles
- 2743.637 kilometers
- 1481.446 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 Richmond to Rock Springs?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Rock Springs?
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)
On average, flying from Richmond to Rock Springs generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 426 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Rock Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |
| Destination | 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 |