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How far is Riverton, WY, from Chicago, IL?

The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) is 1050 miles / 1689 kilometers / 912 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chicago (ORD) to Riverton (RIW) is 1230 miles / 1979 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 38 minutes.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Central Wyoming Regional Airport

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1050
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1689
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912
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Distance from Chicago to Riverton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1049.557 miles
  • 1689.098 kilometers
  • 912.040 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
  • 1046.799 miles
  • 1684.660 kilometers
  • 909.644 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 Chicago to Riverton?

The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Wyoming Regional Airport is 2 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)

On average, flying from Chicago to Riverton generates about 154 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 154 kilograms equals 339 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Riverton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW).

Airport information

Origin Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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