DCA
Washington
United States
2,721 km
1,691 miles
RKS
Rock Springs
United States
Distance
2,721 km
1,691 mi / 1,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/New_York
Heading
287°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

DCA RKS
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
IATA Code DCA RKS
ICAO Code KDCA KRKS
City Washington Rock Springs
Country United States United States
Timezone America/New_York America/Denver
Elevation 14 ft 6,765 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 41.590000, -109.070000

Washington (DCA) to Rock Springs (RKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) in Rock Springs, United States is 2,721 kilometers (1,691 miles / 1,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within United States. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation. Despite being a domestic route, there is a 2-hour time difference between the two cities.

Time zone information: When it's 15:54 in Washington, it's 13:54 in Rock Springs.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,751 feet between the two airports. Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Rock Springs (RKS) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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