How far is Wales, AK, from Rock Springs, WY?
The distance between Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2786 miles / 4484 kilometers / 2421 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rock Springs (RKS) to Wales (WAA) is 3681 miles / 5924 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 163 hours 43 minutes.
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Rock Springs to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rock Springs to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2785.939 miles
- 4483.534 kilometers
- 2420.915 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- 2779.320 miles
- 4472.882 kilometers
- 2415.163 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 Wales?
The estimated flight time from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rock Springs and Wales?
The time difference between Rock Springs and Wales is 2 hours. Wales is 2 hours behind Rock Springs.
Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Rock Springs to Wales generates about 309 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 309 kilograms equals 681 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 Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
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 | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |