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How far is Tucson, AZ, from Rock Springs, WY?

The distance between Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) and Tucson (Tucson International Airport) is 662 miles / 1065 kilometers / 575 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rock Springs (RKS) to Tucson (TUS) is 950 miles / 1529 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 28 minutes.

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport – Tucson International Airport

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Distance from Rock Springs to Tucson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 661.748 miles
  • 1064.979 kilometers
  • 575.043 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
  • 662.986 miles
  • 1066.973 kilometers
  • 576.119 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 Tucson?

The estimated flight time from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport to Tucson International Airport is 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Tucson International Airport (TUS)

On average, flying from Rock Springs to Tucson generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 265 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 Tucson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Tucson International Airport (TUS).

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 Tucson International Airport
City: Tucson, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TUS
ICAO Code: KTUS
Coordinates: 32°6′57″N, 110°56′27″W