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How far is Riverton, WY, from Barrow, AK?

The distance between Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) and Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) is 2536 miles / 4081 kilometers / 2203 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Barrow (BRW) to Riverton (RIW) is 3317 miles / 5338 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 47 minutes.

Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport – Central Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from Barrow to Riverton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2535.629 miles
  • 4080.699 kilometers
  • 2203.401 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
  • 2530.024 miles
  • 4071.679 kilometers
  • 2198.531 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 Barrow to Riverton?

The estimated flight time from Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport to Central Wyoming Regional Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)

On average, flying from Barrow to Riverton generates about 279 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 279 kilograms equals 616 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Barrow to Riverton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW).

Airport information

Origin Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport
City: Barrow, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRW
ICAO Code: PABR
Coordinates: 71°17′7″N, 156°45′57″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