How far is Chicago, IL, from Riverton, WY?
The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 1060 miles / 1706 kilometers / 921 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Chicago (MDW) is 1232 miles / 1982 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 47 minutes.
Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Riverton to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riverton to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1059.886 miles
- 1705.721 kilometers
- 921.016 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- 1057.114 miles
- 1701.261 kilometers
- 918.607 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riverton and Chicago?
The time difference between Riverton and Chicago is 1 hour. Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Riverton.
Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Riverton to Chicago generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 341 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 Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
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 | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |