# Distance from Rock Springs (RKS) to Salt Lake City (SLC)

> 259 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 259 km / 161 mi / 140 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 251° (west southwest)
- **Return heading**: 69° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: Domestic (United States)
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 13:28 in Rock Springs, it's 13:28 in Salt Lake City)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,534 ft (SLC is lower than RKS)

## Airports

### [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

### [Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)](https://flightduration.online/airport/slc-salt-lake-city-salt-lake-city-international-airport/1ef266df-38c4-68f8-8471-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Salt Lake City, United States
- ICAO: KSLC
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Coordinates: 40.790000, -111.980000
- Elevation: 4,231 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

- [Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)](https://flightduration.online/airport/rks-rock-springs-southwest-wyoming-regional-airport/1ef266df-354f-6b00-95c6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)](https://flightduration.online/airport/slc-salt-lake-city-salt-lake-city-international-airport/1ef266df-38c4-68f8-8471-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)