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How far is Riverton, WY, from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) is 6138 miles / 9878 kilometers / 5334 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Central Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Riverton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6138.143 miles
  • 9878.384 kilometers
  • 5333.901 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
  • 6148.458 miles
  • 9894.985 kilometers
  • 5342.864 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 Rio De Janeiro to Riverton?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Central Wyoming Regional Airport is 12 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Riverton generates about 735 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 735 kilograms equals 1 621 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Riverton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW).

Airport information

Origin Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GIG
ICAO Code: SBGL
Coordinates: 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″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