How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 2780 miles / 4475 kilometers / 2416 nautical miles.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Rock Springs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Rock Springs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2780.492 miles
- 4474.769 kilometers
- 2416.182 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- 2774.006 miles
- 4464.330 kilometers
- 2410.545 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 Kangerlussuaq to Rock Springs?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 5 hours and 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Rock Springs?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Rock Springs generates about 308 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 308 kilograms equals 679 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Rock Springs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).
Airport information
| Origin | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″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 |