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How far is Harlingen, TX, from Riverton, WY?

The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Harlingen (Valley International Airport) is 1311 miles / 2110 kilometers / 1139 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Harlingen (HRL) is 1536 miles / 2472 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 51 minutes.

Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Valley International Airport

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Distance from Riverton to Harlingen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1311.001 miles
  • 2109.851 kilometers
  • 1139.229 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
  • 1312.771 miles
  • 2112.701 kilometers
  • 1140.767 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 Harlingen?

The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Valley International Airport is 2 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Valley International Airport (HRL)

On average, flying from Riverton to Harlingen generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 369 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 Harlingen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Valley International Airport (HRL).

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 Valley International Airport
City: Harlingen, TX
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: HRL
ICAO Code: KHRL
Coordinates: 26°13′42″N, 97°39′15″W