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

The distance between Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) and Yuma (Yuma International Airport) is 688 miles / 1107 kilometers / 598 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rock Springs (RKS) to Yuma (YUM) is 881 miles / 1418 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 46 minutes.

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport – Yuma International Airport

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688
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1107
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598
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Distance from Rock Springs to Yuma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 687.709 miles
  • 1106.760 kilometers
  • 597.603 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
  • 688.461 miles
  • 1107.971 kilometers
  • 598.257 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 Yuma?

The estimated flight time from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport to Yuma International Airport is 1 hour and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Yuma International Airport (YUM)

On average, flying from Rock Springs to Yuma generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 272 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 Yuma

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

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 Yuma International Airport
City: Yuma, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YUM
ICAO Code: KNYL
Coordinates: 32°39′23″N, 114°36′21″W