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How far is Kona, HI, from Rock Springs, WY?

The distance between Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) and Kona (Kona International Airport) is 3127 miles / 5032 kilometers / 2717 nautical miles.

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport – Kona International Airport

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Distance from Rock Springs to Kona

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3126.689 miles
  • 5031.917 kilometers
  • 2717.018 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
  • 3124.058 miles
  • 5027.684 kilometers
  • 2714.732 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 Kona?

The estimated flight time from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport to Kona International Airport is 6 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Kona International Airport (KOA)

On average, flying from Rock Springs to Kona generates about 349 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 349 kilograms equals 770 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rock Springs to Kona

See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Kona International Airport (KOA).

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 Kona International Airport
City: Kona, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KOA
ICAO Code: PHKO
Coordinates: 19°44′19″N, 156°2′45″W