How far is Riverton, WY, from Hay River?
The distance between Hay River (Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport) and Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) is 1266 miles / 2038 kilometers / 1100 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Hay River (YHY) to Riverton (RIW) is 1626 miles / 2617 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 30 minutes.
Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport – Central Wyoming Regional Airport
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Distance from Hay River to Riverton
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Hay River to Riverton. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1266.254 miles
- 2037.839 kilometers
- 1100.345 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- 1265.280 miles
- 2036.271 kilometers
- 1099.498 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 Hay River to Riverton?
The estimated flight time from Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport to Central Wyoming Regional Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Hay River and Riverton?
Flight carbon footprint between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)
On average, flying from Hay River to Riverton generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Hay River to Riverton
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW).
Airport information
| Origin | Hay River/Merlyn Carter Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hay River |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YHY |
| ICAO Code: | CYHY |
| Coordinates: | 60°50′22″N, 115°46′58″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 |