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How far is Pierre, SD, from Columbia, SC?

The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) is 1251 miles / 2014 kilometers / 1087 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Pierre (PIR) is 1583 miles / 2547 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 57 minutes.

Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Pierre Regional Airport

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1251
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1087
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Distance from Columbia to Pierre

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1251.336 miles
  • 2013.831 kilometers
  • 1087.382 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
  • 1249.950 miles
  • 2011.599 kilometers
  • 1086.176 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 Columbia to Pierre?

The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Pierre Regional Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR)

On average, flying from Columbia to Pierre generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 361 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Pierre

See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR).

Airport information

Origin Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″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