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

The distance between Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1670 miles / 2688 kilometers / 1451 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rock Springs (RKS) to Skagway (SGY) is 2304 miles / 3708 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 25 minutes.

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport – Skagway Airport

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1451
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Distance from Rock Springs to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1670.250 miles
  • 2688.008 kilometers
  • 1451.408 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
  • 1667.576 miles
  • 2683.703 kilometers
  • 1449.084 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 Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport to Skagway Airport is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Rock Springs to Skagway generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 420 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 Skagway

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

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 Skagway Airport
City: Skagway, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGY
ICAO Code: PAGY
Coordinates: 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″W