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

The distance between Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 2617 miles / 4211 kilometers / 2274 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Barrow (BRW) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 3396 miles / 5466 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 58 minutes.

Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from Barrow to Rock Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2616.590 miles
  • 4210.993 kilometers
  • 2273.755 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
  • 2611.170 miles
  • 4202.270 kilometers
  • 2269.044 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 Barrow to Rock Springs?

The estimated flight time from Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 5 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)

On average, flying from Barrow to Rock Springs generates about 289 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 289 kilograms equals 637 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS).

Airport information

Origin Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport
City: Barrow, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRW
ICAO Code: PABR
Coordinates: 71°17′7″N, 156°45′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