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How far is Adak Island, AK, from Rock Springs, WY?

The distance between Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) and Adak Island (Adak Airport) is 3167 miles / 5096 kilometers / 2752 nautical miles.

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport – Adak Airport

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Distance from Rock Springs to Adak Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3166.665 miles
  • 5096.253 kilometers
  • 2751.757 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
  • 3158.062 miles
  • 5082.408 kilometers
  • 2744.281 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 Rock Springs to Adak Island?

The estimated flight time from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport to Adak Airport is 6 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Adak Airport (ADK)

On average, flying from Rock Springs to Adak Island generates about 354 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 354 kilograms equals 781 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rock Springs to Adak Island

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Adak Airport
City: Adak Island, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ADK
ICAO Code: PADK
Coordinates: 51°52′40″N, 176°38′45″W