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How far is Wrangell, AK, from Riverton, WY?

The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) is 1403 miles / 2258 kilometers / 1219 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Wrangell (WRG) is 1935 miles / 3114 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 3 minutes.

Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Wrangell Airport

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1219
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Distance from Riverton to Wrangell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1403.031 miles
  • 2257.959 kilometers
  • 1219.200 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
  • 1400.466 miles
  • 2253.831 kilometers
  • 1216.971 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 Wrangell?

The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Wrangell Airport is 3 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Wrangell Airport (WRG)

On average, flying from Riverton to Wrangell generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 382 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 Wrangell

See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Wrangell Airport (WRG).

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 Wrangell Airport
City: Wrangell, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WRG
ICAO Code: PAWG
Coordinates: 56°29′3″N, 132°22′11″W