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How far is Riverton, WY, from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) is 1589 miles / 2557 kilometers / 1381 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Riverton (RIW) is 1893 miles / 3047 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 15 minutes.

Lynchburg Regional Airport – Central Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from Lynchburg to Riverton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1589.062 miles
  • 2557.347 kilometers
  • 1380.857 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
  • 1585.462 miles
  • 2551.553 kilometers
  • 1377.729 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 Lynchburg to Riverton?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Central Wyoming Regional Airport is 3 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to Riverton generates about 185 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 185 kilograms equals 408 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lynchburg to Riverton

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

Airport information

Origin Lynchburg Regional Airport
City: Lynchburg, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LYH
ICAO Code: KLYH
Coordinates: 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″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