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How far is Riverton, WY, from Wellington?

The distance between Wellington (Wellington International Airport) and Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) is 7516 miles / 12096 kilometers / 6531 nautical miles.

Wellington International Airport – Central Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from Wellington to Riverton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7515.900 miles
  • 12095.669 kilometers
  • 6531.139 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
  • 7528.874 miles
  • 12116.549 kilometers
  • 6542.413 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 Wellington to Riverton?

The estimated flight time from Wellington International Airport to Central Wyoming Regional Airport is 14 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)

On average, flying from Wellington to Riverton generates about 928 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 928 kilograms equals 2 046 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Wellington to Riverton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wellington International Airport (WLG) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW).

Airport information

Origin Wellington International Airport
City: Wellington
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WLG
ICAO Code: NZWN
Coordinates: 41°19′37″S, 174°48′17″E
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