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How far is Alpena, MI, from Riverton, WY?

The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Alpena (Alpena County Regional Airport) is 1242 miles / 1999 kilometers / 1079 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Alpena (APN) is 1555 miles / 2502 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 2 minutes.

Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Alpena County Regional Airport

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Distance from Riverton to Alpena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1242.265 miles
  • 1999.231 kilometers
  • 1079.499 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
  • 1238.920 miles
  • 1993.849 kilometers
  • 1076.592 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 Riverton to Alpena?

The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Alpena County Regional Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Alpena County Regional Airport (APN)

On average, flying from Riverton to Alpena 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 Riverton to Alpena

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Alpena County Regional Airport (APN).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Alpena County Regional Airport
City: Alpena, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: APN
ICAO Code: KAPN
Coordinates: 45°4′41″N, 83°33′37″W