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How far is Riverton, WY, from Buffalo, NY?

The distance between Buffalo (Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) is 1498 miles / 2411 kilometers / 1302 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Buffalo (BUF) to Riverton (RIW) is 1757 miles / 2827 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 33 minutes.

Buffalo Niagara International Airport – Central Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from Buffalo to Riverton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1498.230 miles
  • 2411.167 kilometers
  • 1301.926 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
  • 1494.224 miles
  • 2404.720 kilometers
  • 1298.445 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 Buffalo to Riverton?

The estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Central Wyoming Regional Airport is 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)

On average, flying from Buffalo to Riverton generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Buffalo to Riverton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW).

Airport information

Origin Buffalo Niagara International Airport
City: Buffalo, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BUF
ICAO Code: KBUF
Coordinates: 42°56′25″N, 78°43′55″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