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How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Riverton, WY?

The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 1589 miles / 2557 kilometers / 1381 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 1895 miles / 3049 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 13 minutes.

Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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Distance from Riverton to Lynchburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1589.062 miles
  • 2557.347 kilometers
  • 1380.857 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
  • 1585.462 miles
  • 2551.553 kilometers
  • 1377.729 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 Lynchburg?

The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)

On average, flying from Riverton to Lynchburg generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 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 Lynchburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).

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 Lynchburg Regional Airport
City: Lynchburg, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LYH
ICAO Code: KLYH
Coordinates: 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″W