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

The distance between Yakutat (Yakutat Airport) and Riverton (Central Wyoming Regional Airport) is 1738 miles / 2798 kilometers / 1511 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yakutat (YAK) to Riverton (RIW) is 2377 miles / 3826 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 39 minutes.

Yakutat Airport – Central Wyoming Regional Airport

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Distance from Yakutat to Riverton

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Yakutat to Riverton. 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 Yakutat to Riverton?

The estimated flight time from Yakutat Airport to Central Wyoming Regional Airport is 3 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yakutat Airport (YAK) and Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW)

On average, flying from Yakutat to Riverton 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 Yakutat to Riverton

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

Airport information

Origin Yakutat Airport
City: Yakutat, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: YAK
ICAO Code: PAYA
Coordinates: 59°30′11″N, 139°39′36″W
Destination 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