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How far is Arcata, CA, from Riverton, WY?

The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Arcata (Arcata–Eureka Airport) is 817 miles / 1315 kilometers / 710 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Arcata (ACV) is 1179 miles / 1897 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 45 minutes.

Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Arcata–Eureka Airport

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Distance from Riverton to Arcata

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 816.870 miles
  • 1314.625 kilometers
  • 709.841 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
  • 814.827 miles
  • 1311.337 kilometers
  • 708.065 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 Riverton to Arcata?

The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Arcata–Eureka Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV)

On average, flying from Riverton to Arcata generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 301 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Riverton to Arcata

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Arcata–Eureka Airport (ACV).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Arcata–Eureka Airport
City: Arcata, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ACV
ICAO Code: KACV
Coordinates: 40°58′41″N, 124°6′32″W