How far is Abilene, TX, from Rock Springs, WY?
The distance between Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) and Abilene (Abilene Regional Airport) is 818 miles / 1316 kilometers / 711 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rock Springs (RKS) to Abilene (ABI) is 1048 miles / 1687 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 42 minutes.
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport – Abilene Regional Airport
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Distance from Rock Springs to Abilene
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rock Springs to Abilene. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 817.635 miles
- 1315.855 kilometers
- 710.505 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- 817.833 miles
- 1316.175 kilometers
- 710.677 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 Rock Springs to Abilene?
The estimated flight time from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport to Abilene Regional Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rock Springs and Abilene?
Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI)
On average, flying from Rock Springs to Abilene generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 301 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rock Springs to Abilene
See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Abilene Regional Airport (ABI).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Abilene Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Abilene, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | ABI |
| ICAO Code: | KABI |
| Coordinates: | 32°24′40″N, 99°40′54″W |