How far is Riverton, WY, from Longyearbyen?

The distance between Longyearbyen (Svalbard Airport, Longyear) and Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) is 3753 miles / 6040 kilometers / 3261 nautical miles.

Distance from Longyearbyen to Riverton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3752.946 miles
• 6039.781 kilometers
• 3261.221 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

• 3742.523 miles
• 6023.007 kilometers
• 3252.163 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 Longyearbyen to Riverton?

The estimated flight time from Svalbard Airport, Longyear to Central Wyoming Regional Airport is 7 hours and 36 minutes.

What is the time difference between Longyearbyen and Riverton?

The time difference between Longyearbyen and Riverton is 8 hours. Riverton is 8 hours behind Longyearbyen.

Flight carbon footprint between Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)

On average, flying from Longyearbyen to Riverton generates about 426 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 426 kilograms equals 938 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Longyearbyen to Riverton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW).

Airport information

Origin	Svalbard Airport, Longyear
City:	Longyearbyen
Country:	Norway
IATA Code:	LYR
ICAO Code:	ENSB
Coordinates:	78°14′45″N, 15°27′56″E

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