How far is Riverton, WY, from Jackson, MS?
The distance between Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) and Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) is 1246 miles / 2006 kilometers / 1083 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Jackson (JAN) to Riverton (RIW) is 1573 miles / 2531 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 14 minutes.
Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport – Central Wyoming Regional Airport
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Distance from Jackson to Riverton
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Jackson to Riverton. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1246.424 miles
- 2005.924 kilometers
- 1083.112 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- 1245.333 miles
- 2004.169 kilometers
- 1082.165 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 Jackson to Riverton?
The estimated flight time from Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport to Central Wyoming Regional Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Jackson and Riverton?
The time difference between Jackson and Riverton is 1 hour. Riverton is 1 hour behind Jackson.
Flight carbon footprint between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)
On average, flying from Jackson 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 Jackson to Riverton
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW).
Airport information
| Origin | Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, MS |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JAN |
| ICAO Code: | KJAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″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 |