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How far is Pierre, SD, from Mesa, AZ?

The distance between Mesa (Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport) and Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) is 978 miles / 1573 kilometers / 850 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mesa (AZA) to Pierre (PIR) is 1384 miles / 2227 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 26 minutes.

Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport – Pierre Regional Airport

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Distance from Mesa to Pierre

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mesa to Pierre. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 977.650 miles
  • 1573.376 kilometers
  • 849.555 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
  • 977.705 miles
  • 1573.464 kilometers
  • 849.603 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 Mesa to Pierre?

The estimated flight time from Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport to Pierre Regional Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR)

On average, flying from Mesa to Pierre generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mesa to Pierre

See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR).

Airport information

Origin Phoenix–Mesa Gateway Airport
City: Mesa, AZ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AZA
ICAO Code: KIWA
Coordinates: 33°18′28″N, 111°39′17″W
Destination Pierre Regional Airport
City: Pierre, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIR
ICAO Code: KPIR
Coordinates: 44°22′57″N, 100°17′9″W