How far is Riverton, WY, from Columbia, MO?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Regional Airport) and Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) is 897 miles / 1444 kilometers / 780 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (COU) to Riverton (RIW) is 1051 miles / 1691 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 30 minutes.

Distance from Columbia to Riverton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 897.124 miles
• 1443.781 kilometers
• 779.579 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

• 895.201 miles
• 1440.686 kilometers
• 777.908 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 Columbia to Riverton?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Regional Airport to Central Wyoming Regional Airport is 2 hours and 11 minutes.

What is the time difference between Columbia and Riverton?

The time difference between Columbia and Riverton is 1 hour. Riverton is 1 hour behind Columbia.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)

On average, flying from Columbia to Riverton generates about 143 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 143 kilograms equals 316 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Riverton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Regional Airport (COU) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW).

Airport information

Origin	Columbia Regional Airport
City:	Columbia, MO
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	COU
ICAO Code:	KCOU
Coordinates:	38°49′5″N, 92°13′10″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