How far is Wales, AK, from Riverton, WY?
The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2719 miles / 4376 kilometers / 2363 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Wales (WAA) is 3603 miles / 5799 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 162 hours 32 minutes.
Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Riverton to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riverton to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2718.848 miles
- 4375.561 kilometers
- 2362.614 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- 2712.021 miles
- 4364.574 kilometers
- 2356.682 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 Wales?
The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riverton and Wales?
The time difference between Riverton and Wales is 2 hours. Wales is 2 hours behind Riverton.
Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Riverton to Wales generates about 301 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 301 kilograms equals 663 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 Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Central Wyoming Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riverton, WY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIW |
| ICAO Code: | KRIW |
| Coordinates: | 43°3′51″N, 108°27′35″W |
| Destination | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |