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How far is Rock Springs, WY, from Kangiqsujuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 2065 miles / 3323 kilometers / 1794 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 2794 miles / 4496 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 8 minutes.

Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from Kangiqsujuaq to Rock Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2064.642 miles
  • 3322.719 kilometers
  • 1794.125 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
  • 2060.571 miles
  • 3316.168 kilometers
  • 1790.587 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 Kangiqsujuaq to Rock Springs?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)

On average, flying from Kangiqsujuaq to Rock Springs generates about 225 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 225 kilograms equals 495 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).

Airport information

Origin Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
City: Kangiqsujuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWB
ICAO Code: CYKG
Coordinates: 61°35′18″N, 71°55′45″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