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How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 936 miles / 1506 kilometers / 813 nautical miles.

Powell River Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from Powell River to Rock Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 935.820 miles
  • 1506.056 kilometers
  • 813.205 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
  • 934.308 miles
  • 1503.623 kilometers
  • 811.892 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 Powell River to Rock Springs?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)

On average, flying from Powell River to Rock Springs generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 323 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Powell River to Rock Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).

Airport information

Origin Powell River Airport
City: Powell River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPW
ICAO Code: CYPW
Coordinates: 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″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