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How far is Riverton, WY, from North Platte, NE?

The distance between North Platte (North Platte Regional Airport) and Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) is 421 miles / 678 kilometers / 366 nautical miles.

The driving distance from North Platte (LBF) to Riverton (RIW) is 498 miles / 802 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 36 minutes.

North Platte Regional Airport – Central Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from North Platte to Riverton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 421.313 miles
  • 678.037 kilometers
  • 366.111 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
  • 420.366 miles
  • 676.513 kilometers
  • 365.288 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 North Platte to Riverton?

The estimated flight time from North Platte Regional Airport to Central Wyoming Regional Airport is 1 hour and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)

On average, flying from North Platte to Riverton generates about 87 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 87 kilograms equals 192 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from North Platte to Riverton

See the map of the shortest flight path between North Platte Regional Airport (LBF) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW).

Airport information

Origin North Platte Regional Airport
City: North Platte, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LBF
ICAO Code: KLBF
Coordinates: 41°7′34″N, 100°41′2″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