How far is Lincoln, NE, from Riverton, WY?
The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) is 621 miles / 1000 kilometers / 540 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Lincoln (LNK) is 716 miles / 1152 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 15 minutes.
Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
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Distance from Riverton to Lincoln
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riverton to Lincoln. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 621.243 miles
- 999.794 kilometers
- 539.845 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- 619.760 miles
- 997.406 kilometers
- 538.556 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 Lincoln?
The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) is 1 hour and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riverton and Lincoln?
The time difference between Riverton and Lincoln is 1 hour. Lincoln is 1 hour ahead of Riverton.
Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK)
On average, flying from Riverton to Lincoln generates about 115 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 115 kilograms equals 254 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 Lincoln
See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK).
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 | Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Lincoln, NE |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LNK |
| ICAO Code: | KLNK |
| Coordinates: | 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″W |