How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 2693 miles / 4333 kilometers / 2340 nautical miles.

Distance from Thule to Rock Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2692.620 miles
• 4333.351 kilometers
• 2339.822 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

• 2687.250 miles
• 4324.710 kilometers
• 2335.156 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 Thule to Rock Springs?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 5 hours and 35 minutes.

What is the time difference between Thule and Rock Springs?

The time difference between Thule and Rock Springs is 3 hours. Rock Springs is 3 hours behind Thule.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)

On average, flying from Thule to Rock Springs generates about 298 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 298 kilograms equals 656 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Rock Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).

Airport information

Origin	Thule Air Base
City:	Thule
Country:	Greenland
IATA Code:	THU
ICAO Code:	BGTL
Coordinates:	76°31′52″N, 68°42′11″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