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

The distance between Gustavus (Gustavus Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 1641 miles / 2641 kilometers / 1426 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gustavus (GST) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 2260 miles / 3637 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 47 minutes.

Gustavus Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from Gustavus to Rock Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1641.002 miles
  • 2640.937 kilometers
  • 1425.992 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
  • 1638.271 miles
  • 2636.541 kilometers
  • 1423.618 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 Gustavus to Rock Springs?

The estimated flight time from Gustavus Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gustavus Airport (GST) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)

On average, flying from Gustavus to Rock Springs generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 416 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

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

Airport information

Origin Gustavus Airport
City: Gustavus, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GST
ICAO Code: PAGS
Coordinates: 58°25′31″N, 135°42′25″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