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How far is Riverton, WY, from Thule?

The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) is 2587 miles / 4163 kilometers / 2248 nautical miles.

Thule Air Base – Central Wyoming Regional Airport

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2248
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Distance from Thule to Riverton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2586.668 miles
  • 4162.839 kilometers
  • 2247.753 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
  • 2581.219 miles
  • 4154.069 kilometers
  • 2243.018 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 Thule to Riverton?

The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Central Wyoming Regional Airport is 5 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)

On average, flying from Thule to Riverton generates about 285 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 285 kilograms equals 629 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Thule to Riverton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW).

Airport information

Origin Thule Air Base
City: Thule
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: THU
ICAO Code: BGTL
Coordinates: 76°31′52″N, 68°42′11″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