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How far is Adak Island, AK, from Riverton, WY?

The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Adak Island (Adak Airport) is 3131 miles / 5039 kilometers / 2721 nautical miles.

Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Adak Airport

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Distance from Riverton to Adak Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3131.058 miles
  • 5038.949 kilometers
  • 2720.815 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
  • 3122.276 miles
  • 5024.817 kilometers
  • 2713.184 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 Adak Island?

The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Adak Airport is 6 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Adak Airport (ADK)

On average, flying from Riverton to Adak Island generates about 350 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 350 kilograms equals 771 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riverton to Adak Island

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Adak Airport (ADK).

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 Adak Airport
City: Adak Island, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ADK
ICAO Code: PADK
Coordinates: 51°52′40″N, 176°38′45″W