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How far is Lihue, HI, from Riverton, WY?

The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 3246 miles / 5223 kilometers / 2820 nautical miles.

Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Lihue Airport

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Distance from Riverton to Lihue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3245.610 miles
  • 5223.304 kilometers
  • 2820.358 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
  • 3241.958 miles
  • 5217.426 kilometers
  • 2817.185 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 Lihue?

The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Lihue Airport is 6 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from Riverton to Lihue generates about 364 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 364 kilograms equals 802 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Riverton to Lihue

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

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 Lihue Airport
City: Lihue, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LIH
ICAO Code: PHLI
Coordinates: 21°58′33″N, 159°20′20″W