How far is Riverton, WY, from Lincoln, NE?
The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) is 621 miles / 1000 kilometers / 540 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Riverton (RIW) is 715 miles / 1151 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 14 minutes.
Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Central Wyoming Regional Airport
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Distance from Lincoln to Riverton
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lincoln to Riverton. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 621.243 miles
- 999.794 kilometers
- 539.845 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- 619.760 miles
- 997.406 kilometers
- 538.556 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 Lincoln to Riverton?
The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Central Wyoming Regional Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lincoln and Riverton?
The time difference between Lincoln and Riverton is 1 hour. Riverton is 1 hour behind Lincoln.
Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)
On average, flying from Lincoln to Riverton generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 254 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lincoln to Riverton
See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW).
Airport information
| Origin | Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Lincoln, NE |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LNK |
| ICAO Code: | KLNK |
| Coordinates: | 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″W |
| Destination | Central Wyoming Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riverton, WY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIW |
| ICAO Code: | KRIW |
| Coordinates: | 43°3′51″N, 108°27′35″W |