# Distance from Denver (DEN) to Rock Springs (RKS)

> 418 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 418 km / 260 mi / 226 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 299° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 116° (east southeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (United States)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 13:29 in Denver, it's 13:29 in Rock Springs)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,331 ft (RKS is higher than DEN)

## Airports

### [Denver International Airport (DEN)](https://flightduration.online/airport/den-denver-denver-international-airport/1ef266df-1706-67b6-bf3a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Denver, United States
- ICAO: KDEN
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Coordinates: 39.860000, -104.670000
- Elevation: 5,434 ft

### [Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)](https://flightduration.online/airport/rks-rock-springs-southwest-wyoming-regional-airport/1ef266df-354f-6b00-95c6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Rock Springs, United States
- ICAO: KRKS
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Coordinates: 41.590000, -109.070000
- Elevation: 6,765 ft

## Route notes

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

## Related

- [Denver International Airport (DEN)](https://flightduration.online/airport/den-denver-denver-international-airport/1ef266df-1706-67b6-bf3a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)](https://flightduration.online/airport/rks-rock-springs-southwest-wyoming-regional-airport/1ef266df-354f-6b00-95c6-06bb2780ed98)
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