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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Riverton, WY?

The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 1652 miles / 2659 kilometers / 1436 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Raleigh (RDU) is 1949 miles / 3137 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 28 minutes.

Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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Distance from Riverton to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1652.231 miles
  • 2659.009 kilometers
  • 1435.750 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
  • 1648.752 miles
  • 2653.410 kilometers
  • 1432.727 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Riverton to Raleigh generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 417 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 Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

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 Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W