How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 2210 miles / 3556 kilometers / 1920 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 2855 miles / 4594 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 38 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Rock Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Rock Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2209.660 miles
- 3556.103 kilometers
- 1920.142 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- 2205.382 miles
- 3549.219 kilometers
- 1916.425 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 Fairbanks to Rock Springs?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 4 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Rock Springs?
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Rock Springs generates about 241 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 241 kilograms equals 532 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Rock Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
| Destination | Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rock Springs, WY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RKS |
| ICAO Code: | KRKS |
| Coordinates: | 41°35′39″N, 109°3′54″W |