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How far is Holy Cross, AK, from Rock Springs, WY?

The distance between Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) and Holy Cross (Holy Cross Airport) is 2499 miles / 4022 kilometers / 2172 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rock Springs (RKS) to Holy Cross (HCR) is 3405 miles / 5480 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 120 hours 16 minutes.

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport – Holy Cross Airport

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Distance from Rock Springs to Holy Cross

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2499.147 miles
  • 4021.987 kilometers
  • 2171.699 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
  • 2493.368 miles
  • 4012.687 kilometers
  • 2166.678 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 Holy Cross?

The estimated flight time from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport to Holy Cross Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Holy Cross Airport (HCR)

On average, flying from Rock Springs to Holy Cross generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 606 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 Holy Cross

See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Holy Cross Airport (HCR).

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 Holy Cross Airport
City: Holy Cross, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HCR
ICAO Code: PAHC
Coordinates: 62°11′17″N, 159°46′29″W