How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Nome, AK?
The distance between Nome (Nome Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 2699 miles / 4344 kilometers / 2346 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nome (OME) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 3639 miles / 5857 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 147 hours 27 minutes.
Nome Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
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Distance from Nome to Rock Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nome to Rock Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2699.226 miles
- 4343.983 kilometers
- 2345.563 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- 2692.863 miles
- 4333.743 kilometers
- 2340.034 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 Nome to Rock Springs?
The estimated flight time from Nome Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 5 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nome and Rock Springs?
The time difference between Nome and Rock Springs is 2 hours. Rock Springs is 2 hours ahead of Nome.
Flight carbon footprint between Nome Airport (OME) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)
On average, flying from Nome to Rock Springs generates about 299 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 299 kilograms equals 658 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nome to Rock Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nome Airport (OME) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).
Airport information
| Origin | Nome Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nome, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OME |
| ICAO Code: | PAOM |
| Coordinates: | 64°30′43″N, 165°26′42″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 |