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How far is Lopez, WA, from Riverton, WY?

The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) is 792 miles / 1274 kilometers / 688 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Lopez (LPS) is 1130 miles / 1818 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 33 minutes.

Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Lopez Island Airport

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688
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Distance from Riverton to Lopez

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 791.726 miles
  • 1274.159 kilometers
  • 687.991 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
  • 790.061 miles
  • 1271.481 kilometers
  • 686.545 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 Lopez?

The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Lopez Island Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS)

On average, flying from Riverton to Lopez generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 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 Lopez

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS).

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 Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″W