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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Rock Springs, WY?

The distance between Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 1549 miles / 2493 kilometers / 1346 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rock Springs (RKS) to Buffalo (BUF) is 1737 miles / 2795 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 4 minutes.

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Rock Springs to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1549.346 miles
  • 2493.431 kilometers
  • 1346.345 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
  • 1545.291 miles
  • 2486.904 kilometers
  • 1342.821 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 Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Rock Springs to Buffalo generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 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 Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W