How far is Detroit, MI, from Riverton, WY?
The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1276 miles / 2054 kilometers / 1109 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Detroit (DTW) is 1488 miles / 2394 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 53 minutes.
Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Riverton to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riverton to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1276.090 miles
- 2053.667 kilometers
- 1108.892 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- 1272.714 miles
- 2048.235 kilometers
- 1105.959 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 Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riverton and Detroit?
The time difference between Riverton and Detroit is 2 hours. Detroit is 2 hours ahead of Riverton.
Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Riverton to Detroit generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 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 Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
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 | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |