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How far is Richmond, VA, from Riverton, WY?

The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1679 miles / 2702 kilometers / 1459 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Richmond (RIC) is 1988 miles / 3199 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 49 minutes.

Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Riverton to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1679.199 miles
  • 2702.409 kilometers
  • 1459.184 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
  • 1675.320 miles
  • 2696.166 kilometers
  • 1455.813 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport is 3 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Riverton to Richmond generates about 191 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 191 kilograms equals 422 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 Richmond

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

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 Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W