How far is Riverton, WY, from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) is 1395 miles / 2245 kilometers / 1212 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Riverton (RIW) is 1835 miles / 2953 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 40 minutes.
Fort Simpson Airport – Central Wyoming Regional Airport
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Riverton
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Riverton. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1395.086 miles
- 2245.173 kilometers
- 1212.296 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- 1393.624 miles
- 2242.821 kilometers
- 1211.026 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 Fort Simpson to Riverton?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Central Wyoming Regional Airport is 3 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Riverton?
There is no time difference between Fort Simpson and Riverton.
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Riverton generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Simpson to Riverton
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort Simpson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Simpson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YFS |
| ICAO Code: | CYFS |
| Coordinates: | 61°45′36″N, 121°14′13″W |
| Destination | 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 |