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How far is Columbia, SC, from Riverton, WY?

The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1601 miles / 2576 kilometers / 1391 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Columbia (CAE) is 1909 miles / 3073 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 28 minutes.

Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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1601
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2576
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1391
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Distance from Riverton to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1600.774 miles
  • 2576.195 kilometers
  • 1391.034 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
  • 1597.934 miles
  • 2571.626 kilometers
  • 1388.567 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Riverton to Columbia generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 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 Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

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 Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W