How far is Jackson, MS, from Riverton, WY?
The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Jackson (Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport) is 1246 miles / 2006 kilometers / 1083 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Jackson (JAN) is 1575 miles / 2535 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 12 minutes.
Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
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Distance from Riverton to Jackson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riverton to Jackson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1246.424 miles
- 2005.924 kilometers
- 1083.112 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- 1245.333 miles
- 2004.169 kilometers
- 1082.165 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 Jackson?
The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport is 2 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riverton and Jackson?
The time difference between Riverton and Jackson is 1 hour. Jackson is 1 hour ahead of Riverton.
Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
On average, flying from Riverton to Jackson generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 360 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 Jackson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).
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 | Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Jackson, MS |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | JAN |
| ICAO Code: | KJAN |
| Coordinates: | 32°18′40″N, 90°4′33″W |