How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Riverton, WY?
The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2139 miles / 3442 kilometers / 1859 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2771 miles / 4460 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 21 minutes.
Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Riverton to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riverton to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2138.737 miles
- 3441.964 kilometers
- 1858.512 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- 2134.243 miles
- 3434.731 kilometers
- 1854.606 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 Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 32 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riverton and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Riverton and Fairbanks is 2 hours. Fairbanks is 2 hours behind Riverton.
Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Riverton to Fairbanks generates about 233 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 233 kilograms equals 514 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 Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Central Wyoming Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riverton, WY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIW |
| ICAO Code: | KRIW |
| Coordinates: | 43°3′51″N, 108°27′35″W |
| Destination | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |