How far is Sacramento, CA, from Riverton, WY?
The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) is 741 miles / 1192 kilometers / 643 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Sacramento (MHR) is 969 miles / 1560 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 44 minutes.
Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Sacramento Mather Airport
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Distance from Riverton to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riverton to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 740.504 miles
- 1191.726 kilometers
- 643.480 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- 739.123 miles
- 1189.504 kilometers
- 642.281 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 Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Sacramento Mather Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riverton and Sacramento?
The time difference between Riverton and Sacramento is 1 hour. Sacramento is 1 hour behind Riverton.
Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR)
On average, flying from Riverton to Sacramento generates about 129 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 129 kilograms equals 284 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 Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR).
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 | Sacramento Mather Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | MHR |
| ICAO Code: | KMHR |
| Coordinates: | 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″W |