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How far is Kelowna from Rock Springs, WY?

The distance between Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 761 miles / 1225 kilometers / 662 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rock Springs (RKS) to Kelowna (YLW) is 996 miles / 1603 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 29 minutes.

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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761
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1225
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662
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Distance from Rock Springs to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 761.401 miles
  • 1225.356 kilometers
  • 661.639 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
  • 760.676 miles
  • 1224.190 kilometers
  • 661.010 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 Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Rock Springs to Kelowna generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 289 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 Kelowna

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

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 Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W