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How far is Elko, NV, from Riverton, WY?

The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Elko (Elko Regional Airport) is 408 miles / 657 kilometers / 355 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Elko (EKO) is 555 miles / 893 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 30 minutes.

Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Elko Regional Airport

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Distance from Riverton to Elko

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 407.994 miles
  • 656.603 kilometers
  • 354.537 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
  • 407.146 miles
  • 655.239 kilometers
  • 353.801 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 Elko?

The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Elko Regional Airport is 1 hour and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Elko Regional Airport (EKO)

On average, flying from Riverton to Elko generates about 85 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 85 kilograms equals 188 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 Elko

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Elko Regional Airport (EKO).

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 Elko Regional Airport
City: Elko, NV
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: EKO
ICAO Code: KEKO
Coordinates: 40°49′29″N, 115°47′31″W