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How far is Rock Springs, WY, from San Diego, CA?

The distance between San Diego (San Diego International Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 757 miles / 1218 kilometers / 658 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Diego (SAN) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 918 miles / 1477 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 4 minutes.

San Diego International Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

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757
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1218
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658
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Distance from San Diego to Rock Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 757.116 miles
  • 1218.460 kilometers
  • 657.916 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
  • 757.451 miles
  • 1218.999 kilometers
  • 658.207 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 San Diego to Rock Springs?

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

Flight carbon footprint between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)

On average, flying from San Diego to Rock Springs generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 288 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Diego to Rock Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).

Airport information

Origin San Diego International Airport
City: San Diego, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SAN
ICAO Code: KSAN
Coordinates: 32°44′0″N, 117°11′24″W
Destination 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