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How far is Arctic Village, AK, from Rock Springs, WY?

The distance between Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) and Arctic Village (Arctic Village Airport) is 2274 miles / 3660 kilometers / 1976 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rock Springs (RKS) to Arctic Village (ARC) is 3229 miles / 5196 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 68 hours 24 minutes.

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport – Arctic Village Airport

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Distance from Rock Springs to Arctic Village

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2274.161 miles
  • 3659.908 kilometers
  • 1976.192 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
  • 2269.993 miles
  • 3653.199 kilometers
  • 1972.570 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 Arctic Village?

The estimated flight time from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport to Arctic Village Airport is 4 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Arctic Village Airport (ARC)

On average, flying from Rock Springs to Arctic Village generates about 249 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 249 kilograms equals 549 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rock Springs to Arctic Village

See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Arctic Village Airport (ARC).

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 Arctic Village Airport
City: Arctic Village, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ARC
ICAO Code: PARC
Coordinates: 68°6′52″N, 145°34′44″W