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How far is Riverton, WY, from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) is 1350 miles / 2173 kilometers / 1173 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Riverton (RIW) is 1639 miles / 2638 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 53 minutes.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Central Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Riverton

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1350.335 miles
  • 2173.153 kilometers
  • 1173.409 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
  • 1349.837 miles
  • 2172.351 kilometers
  • 1172.976 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 New Orleans to Riverton?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Central Wyoming Regional Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Riverton generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New Orleans to Riverton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW).

Airport information

Origin Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
City: New Orleans, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSY
ICAO Code: KMSY
Coordinates: 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″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