How far is Shungnak, AK, from Rock Springs, WY?
The distance between Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) and Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) is 2509 miles / 4037 kilometers / 2180 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rock Springs (RKS) to Shungnak (SHG) is 3265 miles / 5255 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 97 hours 44 minutes.
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport – Shungnak Airport
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Distance from Rock Springs to Shungnak
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rock Springs to Shungnak. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2508.755 miles
- 4037.450 kilometers
- 2180.049 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- 2503.402 miles
- 4028.834 kilometers
- 2175.396 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 Shungnak?
The estimated flight time from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport to Shungnak Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rock Springs and Shungnak?
Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Shungnak Airport (SHG)
On average, flying from Rock Springs to Shungnak generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 609 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 Shungnak
See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Shungnak Airport (SHG).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Shungnak Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shungnak, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SHG |
| ICAO Code: | PAGH |
| Coordinates: | 66°53′17″N, 157°9′43″W |