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How far is Harrisburg, PA, from Riverton, WY?

The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport) is 1643 miles / 2645 kilometers / 1428 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Harrisburg (MDT) is 1884 miles / 3032 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 39 minutes.

Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Harrisburg International Airport

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Distance from Riverton to Harrisburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1643.247 miles
  • 2644.550 kilometers
  • 1427.943 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
  • 1639.076 miles
  • 2637.836 kilometers
  • 1424.318 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 Harrisburg?

The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Harrisburg International Airport is 3 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)

On average, flying from Riverton to Harrisburg generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 416 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 Harrisburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Harrisburg International Airport (MDT).

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 Harrisburg International Airport
City: Harrisburg, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MDT
ICAO Code: KMDT
Coordinates: 40°11′36″N, 76°45′48″W