Distance between Rock Springs, WY (RKS) and Whistler (YWS)
Flight distance from Rock Springs to Whistler (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport – Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome) is 890 miles / 1433 kilometers / 774 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 2 hours 11 minutes.
Driving distance from Rock Springs (RKS) to Whistler (YWS) is 1195 miles / 1923 kilometers and travel time by car is about 20 hours 42 minutes.
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Map of flight path and driving directions from Rock Springs to Whistler.
Shortest flight path between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome (YWS).
How far is Whistler from Rock Springs?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Rock Springs and Whistler. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 890.354 miles
- 1432.885 kilometers
- 773.696 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 889.104 miles
- 1430.875 kilometers
- 772.610 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).
Airport information
| A | 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 |
| B | Whistler/Green Lake Water Aerodrome |
|---|---|
| City: | Whistler |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YWS |
| ICAO Code: | CAE5 |
| Coordinates: | 50°8′36″N, 122°56′56″W |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Rock Springs and Whistler is 1 hour. Whistler is 1 hour behind Rock Springs.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 143 kg (315 pounds).
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Rock Springs (RKS) → Whistler (YWS).
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