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

The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Haines (Haines Airport) is 1602 miles / 2579 kilometers / 1392 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Haines (HNS) is 2250 miles / 3621 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 hours 15 minutes.

Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Haines Airport

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1602
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2579
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1392
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Distance from Riverton to Haines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1602.423 miles
  • 2578.851 kilometers
  • 1392.468 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
  • 1599.481 miles
  • 2574.115 kilometers
  • 1389.911 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 Haines?

The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Haines Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Haines Airport (HNS)

On average, flying from Riverton to Haines 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 Haines

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

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 Haines Airport
City: Haines, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HNS
ICAO Code: PAHN
Coordinates: 59°14′37″N, 135°31′26″W