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How far is Barrow, AK, from Riverton, WY?

The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) is 2536 miles / 4081 kilometers / 2203 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Barrow (BRW) is 3312 miles / 5330 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 41 minutes.

Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport

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Distance from Riverton to Barrow

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2535.629 miles
  • 4080.699 kilometers
  • 2203.401 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
  • 2530.024 miles
  • 4071.679 kilometers
  • 2198.531 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 Barrow?

The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW)

On average, flying from Riverton to Barrow generates about 279 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 279 kilograms equals 616 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 Barrow

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW).

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 Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport
City: Barrow, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRW
ICAO Code: PABR
Coordinates: 71°17′7″N, 156°45′57″W