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

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

The driving distance from Rock Springs (RKS) to Gustavus (GST) is 2260 miles / 3637 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 48 minutes.

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport – Gustavus Airport

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Distance from Rock Springs to Gustavus

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rock Springs to Gustavus. 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 Rock Springs to Gustavus?

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

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

On average, flying from Rock Springs to Gustavus 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 Rock Springs to Gustavus

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

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 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