How far is Richmond, VA, from Rock Springs, WY?
The distance between Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1709 miles / 2750 kilometers / 1485 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rock Springs (RKS) to Richmond (RIC) is 1967 miles / 3166 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 14 minutes.
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Rock Springs to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rock Springs to Richmond. 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 Rock Springs to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rock Springs and Richmond?
Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Rock Springs to Richmond 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 Rock Springs to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |