How far is Riverton, WY, from Wales, AK?
The distance between Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) and Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) is 2719 miles / 4376 kilometers / 2363 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Wales (WAA) to Riverton (RIW) is 3608 miles / 5806 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 162 hours 38 minutes.
Wales Airport (Alaska) – Central Wyoming Regional Airport
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Distance from Wales to Riverton
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wales to Riverton. 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 Wales to Riverton?
The estimated flight time from Wales Airport (Alaska) to Central Wyoming Regional Airport is 5 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Wales and Riverton?
The time difference between Wales and Riverton is 2 hours. Riverton is 2 hours ahead of Wales.
Flight carbon footprint between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)
On average, flying from Wales to Riverton 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 Wales to Riverton
See the map of the shortest flight path between Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW).
Airport information
| Origin | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |
| Destination | 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 |