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How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Wichita Falls, TX?

The distance between Wichita Falls (Wichita Falls Regional Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 780 miles / 1255 kilometers / 678 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wichita Falls (SPS) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 985 miles / 1585 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 52 minutes.

Wichita Falls Regional Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from Wichita Falls to Rock Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 779.906 miles
  • 1255.137 kilometers
  • 677.720 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
  • 779.537 miles
  • 1254.543 kilometers
  • 677.399 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 Wichita Falls to Rock Springs?

The estimated flight time from Wichita Falls Regional Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 1 hour and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)

On average, flying from Wichita Falls to Rock Springs generates about 133 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 133 kilograms equals 293 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wichita Falls to Rock Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wichita Falls Regional Airport (SPS) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).

Airport information

Origin Wichita Falls Regional Airport
City: Wichita Falls, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SPS
ICAO Code: KSPS
Coordinates: 33°59′19″N, 98°29′30″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