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How far is Smithers from Rock Springs, WY?

The distance between Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) and Smithers (Smithers Airport) is 1232 miles / 1983 kilometers / 1071 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rock Springs (RKS) to Smithers (YYD) is 1581 miles / 2544 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 47 minutes.

Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport – Smithers Airport

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1232
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1071
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Distance from Rock Springs to Smithers

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1231.927 miles
  • 1982.595 kilometers
  • 1070.516 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
  • 1230.297 miles
  • 1979.972 kilometers
  • 1069.099 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 Smithers?

The estimated flight time from Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport to Smithers Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS) and Smithers Airport (YYD)

On average, flying from Rock Springs to Smithers generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 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 Smithers

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

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 Smithers Airport
City: Smithers
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYD
ICAO Code: CYYD
Coordinates: 54°49′28″N, 127°10′58″W