How far is Rochester, MN, from Rock Springs, WY?
The distance between Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 856 miles / 1378 kilometers / 744 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rock Springs (RKS) to Rochester (RST) is 1053 miles / 1695 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 38 minutes.
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport – 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)- 856.151 miles
- 1377.841 kilometers
- 743.975 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- 853.982 miles
- 1374.351 kilometers
- 742.090 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 Rochester International Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rock Springs and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Rock Springs to Rochester generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 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 Rochester International Airport (RST).
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 | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |