How far is Skagway, AK, from Riverton, WY?
The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1604 miles / 2582 kilometers / 1394 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Skagway (SGY) is 2226 miles / 3582 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 15 minutes.
Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Skagway Airport
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Distance from Riverton to Skagway
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riverton to Skagway. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1604.286 miles
- 2581.848 kilometers
- 1394.087 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- 1601.372 miles
- 2577.159 kilometers
- 1391.555 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 Skagway?
The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Skagway Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riverton and Skagway?
The time difference between Riverton and Skagway is 2 hours. Skagway is 2 hours behind Riverton.
Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Skagway Airport (SGY)
On average, flying from Riverton to Skagway generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 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 Skagway
See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Skagway Airport (SGY).
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 | Skagway Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Skagway, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SGY |
| ICAO Code: | PAGY |
| Coordinates: | 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″W |