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

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 1670 miles / 2688 kilometers / 1451 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 2310 miles / 3718 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 32 minutes.

Skagway Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from Skagway to Rock Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1670.250 miles
  • 2688.008 kilometers
  • 1451.408 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
  • 1667.576 miles
  • 2683.703 kilometers
  • 1449.084 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 Skagway to Rock Springs?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)

On average, flying from Skagway to Rock Springs generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 420 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Skagway Airport
City: Skagway, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGY
ICAO Code: PAGY
Coordinates: 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″W
Destination 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