How far is Hay River from Riverton, WY?
The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) is 1266 miles / 2038 kilometers / 1100 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Hay River (YHY) is 1622 miles / 2610 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 26 minutes.
Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport
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Distance from Riverton to Hay River
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riverton to Hay River. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1266.254 miles
- 2037.839 kilometers
- 1100.345 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- 1265.280 miles
- 2036.271 kilometers
- 1099.498 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 Hay River?
The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riverton and Hay River?
Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY)
On average, flying from Riverton to Hay River generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 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 Hay River
See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY).
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 | Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hay River |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YHY |
| ICAO Code: | CYHY |
| Coordinates: | 60°50′22″N, 115°46′58″W |