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How far is Buffalo, NY, from Riverton, WY?

The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) is 1498 miles / 2411 kilometers / 1302 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Buffalo (BUF) is 1757 miles / 2828 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 39 minutes.

Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Buffalo Niagara International Airport

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Distance from Riverton to Buffalo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1498.230 miles
  • 2411.167 kilometers
  • 1301.926 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
  • 1494.224 miles
  • 2404.720 kilometers
  • 1298.445 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 Buffalo?

The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)

On average, flying from Riverton to Buffalo generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 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 Buffalo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF).

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 Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″W