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

The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 2656 miles / 4274 kilometers / 2308 nautical miles.

Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base

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Distance from Riverton to Akutan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2655.728 miles
  • 4273.980 kilometers
  • 2307.764 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
  • 2648.449 miles
  • 4262.265 kilometers
  • 2301.439 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 Akutan?

The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 5 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)

On average, flying from Riverton to Akutan generates about 293 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 293 kilograms equals 647 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riverton to Akutan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).

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 Akutan Seaplane Base
City: Akutan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KQA
ICAO Code: KQA
Coordinates: 54°7′56″N, 165°47′6″W