How far is Riverton, WY, from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) and Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) is 1060 miles / 1706 kilometers / 921 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Chicago (MDW) to Riverton (RIW) is 1230 miles / 1980 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 43 minutes.
Chicago Midway International Airport – Central Wyoming Regional Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Riverton
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Riverton. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1059.886 miles
- 1705.721 kilometers
- 921.016 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- 1057.114 miles
- 1701.261 kilometers
- 918.607 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 Chicago to Riverton?
The estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport to Central Wyoming Regional Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Riverton?
The time difference between Chicago and Riverton is 1 hour. Riverton is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)
On average, flying from Chicago to Riverton generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 341 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Chicago to Riverton
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″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 |