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How far is Rock Springs, WY, from McGrath, AK?

The distance between McGrath (McGrath Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 2382 miles / 3833 kilometers / 2070 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McGrath (MCG) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 3043 miles / 4898 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 51 minutes.

McGrath Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from McGrath to Rock Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2381.714 miles
  • 3832.998 kilometers
  • 2069.653 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
  • 2376.486 miles
  • 3824.583 kilometers
  • 2065.110 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 McGrath to Rock Springs?

The estimated flight time from McGrath Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 5 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)

On average, flying from McGrath to Rock Springs generates about 261 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 261 kilograms equals 576 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from McGrath to Rock Springs

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

Airport information

Origin McGrath Airport
City: McGrath, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCG
ICAO Code: PAMC
Coordinates: 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″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