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How far is Lancaster, PA, from Riverton, WY?

The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Lancaster (Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)) is 1668 miles / 2685 kilometers / 1450 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Lancaster (LNS) is 1911 miles / 3075 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 12 minutes.

Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)

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Distance from Riverton to Lancaster

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1668.330 miles
  • 2684.917 kilometers
  • 1449.739 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
  • 1664.101 miles
  • 2678.110 kilometers
  • 1446.064 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 Lancaster?

The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) is 3 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS)

On average, flying from Riverton to Lancaster generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 420 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 Lancaster

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania) (LNS).

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 Lancaster Airport (Pennsylvania)
City: Lancaster, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNS
ICAO Code: KLNS
Coordinates: 40°7′18″N, 76°17′45″W