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How far is Sacramento, CA, from Riverton, WY?

The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 750 miles / 1207 kilometers / 652 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Sacramento (SMF) is 979 miles / 1576 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 48 minutes.

Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Sacramento International Airport

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750
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1207
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652
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Distance from Riverton to Sacramento

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 749.808 miles
  • 1206.698 kilometers
  • 651.565 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
  • 748.362 miles
  • 1204.372 kilometers
  • 650.309 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 Sacramento?

The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

On average, flying from Riverton to Sacramento generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 286 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 Sacramento

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

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 Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W