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How far is Rock Springs, WY, from King Salmon, AK?

The distance between King Salmon (King Salmon Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 2353 miles / 3786 kilometers / 2044 nautical miles.

King Salmon Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from King Salmon to Rock Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2352.631 miles
  • 3786.193 kilometers
  • 2044.381 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
  • 2347.071 miles
  • 3777.245 kilometers
  • 2039.549 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 King Salmon to Rock Springs?

The estimated flight time from King Salmon Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between King Salmon Airport (AKN) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)

On average, flying from King Salmon to Rock Springs generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 569 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from King Salmon to Rock Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between King Salmon Airport (AKN) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).

Airport information

Origin King Salmon Airport
City: King Salmon, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AKN
ICAO Code: PAKN
Coordinates: 58°40′36″N, 156°38′56″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