How far is Bismarck, ND, from Riverton, WY?
The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Bismarck (Bismarck Municipal Airport) is 457 miles / 735 kilometers / 397 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Bismarck (BIS) is 667 miles / 1073 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 47 minutes.
Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Bismarck Municipal Airport
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Distance from Riverton to Bismarck
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riverton to Bismarck. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 456.629 miles
- 734.873 kilometers
- 396.800 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- 455.842 miles
- 733.606 kilometers
- 396.115 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 Bismarck?
The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Bismarck Municipal Airport is 1 hour and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riverton and Bismarck?
The time difference between Riverton and Bismarck is 1 hour. Bismarck is 1 hour ahead of Riverton.
Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS)
On average, flying from Riverton to Bismarck generates about 92 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 92 kilograms equals 203 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 Bismarck
See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Bismarck Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bismarck, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BIS |
| ICAO Code: | KBIS |
| Coordinates: | 46°46′21″N, 100°44′45″W |