How far is Fort Nelson from Riverton, WY?
The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1247 miles / 2007 kilometers / 1084 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 1591 miles / 2560 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 39 minutes.
Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Fort Nelson Airport
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Distance from Riverton to Fort Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riverton to Fort Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1247.032 miles
- 2006.904 kilometers
- 1083.642 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- 1245.685 miles
- 2004.735 kilometers
- 1082.470 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 Fort Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riverton and Fort Nelson?
Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)
On average, flying from Riverton to Fort Nelson generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 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 Fort Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).
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 | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W |