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How far is King Salmon, AK, from Rock Springs, WY?

The distance between Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) and King Salmon (King Salmon Airport) is 2353 miles / 3786 kilometers / 2044 nautical miles.

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport – King Salmon Airport

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Distance from Rock Springs to King Salmon

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2352.631 miles
  • 3786.193 kilometers
  • 2044.381 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
  • 2347.071 miles
  • 3777.245 kilometers
  • 2039.549 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 King Salmon?

The estimated flight time from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport to King Salmon Airport is 4 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and King Salmon Airport (AKN)

On average, flying from Rock Springs to King Salmon generates about 258 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 258 kilograms equals 569 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rock Springs to King Salmon

See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and King Salmon Airport (AKN).

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 King Salmon Airport
City: King Salmon, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AKN
ICAO Code: PAKN
Coordinates: 58°40′36″N, 156°38′56″W