How far is Nome, AK, from Riverton, WY?
The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Nome (Nome Airport) is 2634 miles / 4240 kilometers / 2289 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Nome (OME) is 3555 miles / 5721 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 146 hours 10 minutes.
Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Nome Airport
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Distance from Riverton to Nome
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riverton to Nome. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2634.383 miles
- 4239.628 kilometers
- 2289.216 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- 2627.807 miles
- 4229.046 kilometers
- 2283.502 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 Nome?
The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Nome Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riverton and Nome?
The time difference between Riverton and Nome is 2 hours. Nome is 2 hours behind Riverton.
Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Nome Airport (OME)
On average, flying from Riverton to Nome generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 641 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 Nome
See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Nome Airport (OME).
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 | Nome Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nome, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | OME |
| ICAO Code: | PAOM |
| Coordinates: | 64°30′43″N, 165°26′42″W |