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How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Holy Cross, AK?

The distance between Holy Cross (Holy Cross Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 2499 miles / 4022 kilometers / 2172 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Holy Cross (HCR) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 3411 miles / 5490 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 120 hours 23 minutes.

Holy Cross Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from Holy Cross to Rock Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2499.147 miles
  • 4021.987 kilometers
  • 2171.699 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
  • 2493.368 miles
  • 4012.687 kilometers
  • 2166.678 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 Holy Cross to Rock Springs?

The estimated flight time from Holy Cross Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Holy Cross Airport (HCR) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)

On average, flying from Holy Cross to Rock Springs generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 606 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Holy Cross to Rock Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Holy Cross Airport (HCR) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).

Airport information

Origin Holy Cross Airport
City: Holy Cross, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HCR
ICAO Code: PAHC
Coordinates: 62°11′17″N, 159°46′29″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