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How far is Kamuela, HI, from Rock Springs, WY?

The distance between Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) and Kamuela (Waimea-Kohala Airport) is 3096 miles / 4983 kilometers / 2691 nautical miles.

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport – Waimea-Kohala Airport

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Distance from Rock Springs to Kamuela

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3096.220 miles
  • 4982.883 kilometers
  • 2690.541 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
  • 3093.570 miles
  • 4978.618 kilometers
  • 2688.239 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 Rock Springs to Kamuela?

The estimated flight time from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport to Waimea-Kohala Airport is 6 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)

On average, flying from Rock Springs to Kamuela generates about 346 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 346 kilograms equals 762 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rock Springs to Kamuela

See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Waimea-Kohala Airport
City: Kamuela, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MUE
ICAO Code: PHMU
Coordinates: 20°0′4″N, 155°40′4″W