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How far is Riverton, WY, from San Jose?

The distance between San Jose (Juan Santamaría International Airport) and Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) is 2706 miles / 4355 kilometers / 2351 nautical miles.

The driving distance from San Jose (SJO) to Riverton (RIW) is 3529 miles / 5679 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 36 minutes.

Juan Santamaría International Airport – Central Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from San Jose to Riverton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2706.033 miles
  • 4354.938 kilometers
  • 2351.478 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
  • 2711.197 miles
  • 4363.249 kilometers
  • 2355.966 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 San Jose to Riverton?

The estimated flight time from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Central Wyoming Regional Airport is 5 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)

On average, flying from San Jose to Riverton generates about 299 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 299 kilograms equals 660 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from San Jose to Riverton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW).

Airport information

Origin Juan Santamaría International Airport
City: San Jose
Country: Costa Rica Flag of Costa Rica
IATA Code: SJO
ICAO Code: MROC
Coordinates: 9°59′37″N, 84°12′31″W
Destination 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