How far is Riverton, WY, from Fort Nelson?
The distance between Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) and Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) is 1247 miles / 2007 kilometers / 1084 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Nelson (YYE) to Riverton (RIW) is 1595 miles / 2567 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 31 hours 45 minutes.
Fort Nelson Airport – Central Wyoming Regional Airport
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Distance from Fort Nelson to Riverton
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Nelson to Riverton. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1247.032 miles
- 2006.904 kilometers
- 1083.642 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- 1245.685 miles
- 2004.735 kilometers
- 1082.470 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 Nelson to Riverton?
The estimated flight time from Fort Nelson Airport to Central Wyoming Regional Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Nelson and Riverton?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)
On average, flying from Fort Nelson to Riverton generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 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 Nelson to Riverton
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Nelson Airport (YYE) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″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 |