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

The distance between San Jose (San Jose International Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 746 miles / 1201 kilometers / 648 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJC) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 953 miles / 1533 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 30 minutes.

San Jose International Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

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746
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1201
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Distance from San Jose to Rock Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 746.161 miles
  • 1200.830 kilometers
  • 648.396 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
  • 744.777 miles
  • 1198.602 kilometers
  • 647.194 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 Jose to Rock Springs?

The estimated flight time from San Jose International Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)

On average, flying from San Jose to Rock Springs generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 286 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 Jose to Rock Springs

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

Airport information

Origin San Jose International Airport
City: San Jose, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SJC
ICAO Code: KSJC
Coordinates: 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″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