How far is Yakutat, AK, from Riverton, WY?
The distance between Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) and Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) is 1738 miles / 2798 kilometers / 1511 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Riverton (RIW) to Yakutat (YAK) is 2379 miles / 3829 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 41 minutes.
Central Wyoming Regional Airport – Yakutat Airport
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Distance from Riverton to Yakutat
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riverton to Yakutat. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1738.419 miles
- 2797.715 kilometers
- 1510.645 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- 1734.933 miles
- 2792.103 kilometers
- 1507.615 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 Yakutat?
The estimated flight time from Central Wyoming Regional Airport to Yakutat Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riverton and Yakutat?
The time difference between Riverton and Yakutat is 2 hours. Yakutat is 2 hours behind Riverton.
Flight carbon footprint between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Yakutat Airport (YAK)
On average, flying from Riverton to Yakutat generates about 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 195 kilograms equals 431 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 Yakutat
See the map of the shortest flight path between Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) and Yakutat Airport (YAK).
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 | Yakutat Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yakutat, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | YAK |
| ICAO Code: | PAYA |
| Coordinates: | 59°30′11″N, 139°39′36″W |