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How far is Chattanooga, TN, from Rock Springs, WY?

The distance between Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) and Chattanooga (Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport) is 1368 miles / 2202 kilometers / 1189 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rock Springs (RKS) to Chattanooga (CHA) is 1585 miles / 2551 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 11 minutes.

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport – Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport

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1368
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1189
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Distance from Rock Springs to Chattanooga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1367.962 miles
  • 2201.521 kilometers
  • 1188.726 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
  • 1365.296 miles
  • 2197.232 kilometers
  • 1186.410 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 Chattanooga?

The estimated flight time from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport to Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA)

On average, flying from Rock Springs to Chattanooga generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 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 Chattanooga

See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA).

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 Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
City: Chattanooga, TN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHA
ICAO Code: KCHA
Coordinates: 35°2′7″N, 85°12′13″W