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How far is Riverton, WY, from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) is 1601 miles / 2576 kilometers / 1391 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Riverton (RIW) is 1908 miles / 3070 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 29 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Central Wyoming Regional Airport

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1601
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1391
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Distance from Columbia to Riverton

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Riverton. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1600.774 miles
  • 2576.195 kilometers
  • 1391.034 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
  • 1597.934 miles
  • 2571.626 kilometers
  • 1388.567 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 Columbia to Riverton?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Central Wyoming Regional Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)

On average, flying from Columbia to Riverton generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Riverton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW).

Airport information

Origin Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W
Destination Central Wyoming Regional Airport
City: Riverton, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIW
ICAO Code: KRIW
Coordinates: 43°3′51″N, 108°27′35″W