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

The distance between Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) and Rochester (Greater Rochester International Airport) is 1601 miles / 2577 kilometers / 1391 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rock Springs (RKS) to Rochester (ROC) is 1796 miles / 2890 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 12 minutes.

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport – Greater Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Rock Springs to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1601.107 miles
  • 2576.731 kilometers
  • 1391.324 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
  • 1596.912 miles
  • 2569.980 kilometers
  • 1387.678 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport to Greater Rochester International Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)

On average, flying from Rock Springs to Rochester generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 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 Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

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 Greater Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROC
ICAO Code: KROC
Coordinates: 43°7′8″N, 77°40′20″W