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How far is Riverton, WY, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) is 1276 miles / 2054 kilometers / 1109 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Riverton (RIW) is 1483 miles / 2387 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 16 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Central Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from Detroit to Riverton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1276.090 miles
  • 2053.667 kilometers
  • 1108.892 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
  • 1272.714 miles
  • 2048.235 kilometers
  • 1105.959 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 Detroit to Riverton?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Central Wyoming Regional Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)

On average, flying from Detroit to Riverton generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Riverton

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

Airport information

Origin Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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