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How far is Riverton, WY, from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) is 643 miles / 1034 kilometers / 558 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Riverton (RIW) is 906 miles / 1458 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 0 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Central Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from Grand Forks to Riverton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 642.503 miles
  • 1034.008 kilometers
  • 558.320 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
  • 641.277 miles
  • 1032.036 kilometers
  • 557.255 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 Grand Forks to Riverton?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Central Wyoming Regional Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Riverton generates about 118 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 118 kilograms equals 260 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Forks to Riverton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW).

Airport information

Origin Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″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