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

The distance between Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 2694 miles / 4335 kilometers / 2341 nautical miles.

Distance from Rock Springs to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2693.742 miles
• 4335.158 kilometers
• 2340.798 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

• 2686.667 miles
• 4323.772 kilometers
• 2334.650 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 Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 5 hours and 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Rock Springs and Akutan?

The time difference between Rock Springs and Akutan is 2 hours. Akutan is 2 hours behind Rock Springs.

Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Rock Springs to Akutan generates about 298 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 298 kilograms equals 657 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rock Springs to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

Airport information

Origin	Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
City:	Rock Springs, WY
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RKS
ICAO Code:	KRKS
Coordinates:	41°35′39″N, 109°3′54″W

Destination	Akutan Seaplane Base
City:	Akutan, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	KQA
ICAO Code:	KQA
Coordinates:	54°7′56″N, 165°47′6″W