How far is Houston, TX, from Riverton, WY?
The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 1157 miles / 1863 kilometers / 1006 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Houston (IAH) is 1373 miles / 2210 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 5 minutes.
Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport
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Distance from Riverton to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riverton to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1157.349 miles
- 1862.572 kilometers
- 1005.709 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- 1157.732 miles
- 1863.189 kilometers
- 1006.041 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport is 2 hours and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riverton and Houston?
The time difference between Riverton and Houston is 1 hour. Houston is 1 hour ahead of Riverton.
Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
On average, flying from Riverton to Houston generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 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 Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
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 | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |