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

The distance between Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) and Deadhorse (Deadhorse Airport) is 2414 miles / 3885 kilometers / 2098 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rock Springs (RKS) to Deadhorse (SCC) is 3338 miles / 5372 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 47 minutes.

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport – Deadhorse Airport

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Distance from Rock Springs to Deadhorse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2414.302 miles
  • 3885.442 kilometers
  • 2097.971 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
  • 2409.709 miles
  • 3878.050 kilometers
  • 2093.979 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 Deadhorse?

The estimated flight time from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport to Deadhorse Airport is 5 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Deadhorse Airport (SCC)

On average, flying from Rock Springs to Deadhorse generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 585 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

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 Deadhorse Airport
City: Deadhorse, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SCC
ICAO Code: PASC
Coordinates: 70°11′40″N, 148°27′53″W