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How far is Kansas City, MO, from Riverton, WY?

The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Kansas City (Kansas City International Airport) is 761 miles / 1225 kilometers / 662 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Kansas City (MCI) is 892 miles / 1436 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 36 minutes.

Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Kansas City International Airport

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761
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1225
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662
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Distance from Riverton to Kansas City

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 761.243 miles
  • 1225.102 kilometers
  • 661.502 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
  • 759.627 miles
  • 1222.501 kilometers
  • 660.098 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 Kansas City?

The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Kansas City International Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

On average, flying from Riverton to Kansas City generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 289 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 Kansas City

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Kansas City International Airport (MCI).

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 Kansas City International Airport
City: Kansas City, MO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCI
ICAO Code: KMCI
Coordinates: 39°17′51″N, 94°42′50″W