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

The distance between Shungnak (Shungnak Airport) and Rock Springs (Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport) is 2509 miles / 4037 kilometers / 2180 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Shungnak (SHG) to Rock Springs (RKS) is 3272 miles / 5265 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 97 hours 50 minutes.

Shungnak Airport – Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from Shungnak to Rock Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2508.755 miles
  • 4037.450 kilometers
  • 2180.049 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
  • 2503.402 miles
  • 4028.834 kilometers
  • 2175.396 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 Shungnak to Rock Springs?

The estimated flight time from Shungnak Airport to Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Shungnak Airport (SHG) and Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS)

On average, flying from Shungnak to Rock Springs generates about 276 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 276 kilograms equals 609 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Shungnak to Rock Springs

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

Airport information

Origin Shungnak Airport
City: Shungnak, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SHG
ICAO Code: PAGH
Coordinates: 66°53′17″N, 157°9′43″W
Destination 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