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How far is Thompson from Riverton, WY?

The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Thompson (Thompson Airport) is 999 miles / 1607 kilometers / 868 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Thompson (YTH) is 1379 miles / 2219 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 14 minutes.

Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Thompson Airport

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868
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Distance from Riverton to Thompson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 998.834 miles
  • 1607.467 kilometers
  • 867.963 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
  • 998.002 miles
  • 1606.128 kilometers
  • 867.240 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 Thompson?

The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Thompson Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Thompson Airport (YTH)

On average, flying from Riverton to Thompson generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 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 Thompson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Thompson Airport (YTH).

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 Thompson Airport
City: Thompson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTH
ICAO Code: CYTH
Coordinates: 55°48′3″N, 97°51′51″W