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How far is Riverton, WY, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) is 704 miles / 1133 kilometers / 612 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Riverton (RIW) is 915 miles / 1472 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 23 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Central Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from Kelowna to Riverton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 704.173 miles
  • 1133.257 kilometers
  • 611.910 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
  • 703.173 miles
  • 1131.647 kilometers
  • 611.041 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 Kelowna to Riverton?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Central Wyoming Regional Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Riverton generates about 125 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 125 kilograms equals 276 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Riverton

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

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″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