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How far is Riverton, WY, from Des Moines, IA?

The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) is 764 miles / 1230 kilometers / 664 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Riverton (RIW) is 906 miles / 1458 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 42 minutes.

Des Moines International Airport – Central Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from Des Moines to Riverton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 764.477 miles
  • 1230.307 kilometers
  • 664.313 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
  • 762.518 miles
  • 1227.154 kilometers
  • 662.610 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 Des Moines to Riverton?

The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Central Wyoming Regional Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)

On average, flying from Des Moines to Riverton generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 290 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Riverton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW).

Airport information

Origin Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″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