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How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Uummannaq?

The distance between Uummannaq (Qaarsut Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 2787 miles / 4485 kilometers / 2421 nautical miles.

Qaarsut Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from Uummannaq to Rock Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2786.571 miles
  • 4484.552 kilometers
  • 2421.464 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
  • 2780.353 miles
  • 4474.544 kilometers
  • 2416.060 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 Uummannaq to Rock Springs?

The estimated flight time from Qaarsut Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 5 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)

On average, flying from Uummannaq to Rock Springs generates about 309 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 309 kilograms equals 681 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Uummannaq to Rock Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Qaarsut Airport (JQA) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).

Airport information

Origin Qaarsut Airport
City: Uummannaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JQA
ICAO Code: BGUQ
Coordinates: 70°44′3″N, 52°41′46″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