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How far is Riverton, WY, from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) is 992 miles / 1597 kilometers / 862 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Riverton (RIW) is 1266 miles / 2038 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 29 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Central Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from Thunder Bay to Riverton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 992.342 miles
  • 1597.020 kilometers
  • 862.322 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
  • 989.978 miles
  • 1593.215 kilometers
  • 860.267 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 Thunder Bay to Riverton?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Central Wyoming Regional Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Riverton generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Thunder Bay to Riverton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW).

Airport information

Origin Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″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