How far is Pierre, SD, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) is 389 miles / 626 kilometers / 338 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Pierre (PIR) is 511 miles / 823 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 0 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Pierre Regional Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Pierre
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Pierre. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 388.950 miles
- 625.954 kilometers
- 337.988 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- 388.269 miles
- 624.859 kilometers
- 337.397 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 Des Moines to Pierre?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Pierre Regional Airport is 1 hour and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Pierre?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Pierre generates about 82 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 82 kilograms equals 181 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Pierre
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |
| Destination | Pierre Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pierre, SD |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PIR |
| ICAO Code: | KPIR |
| Coordinates: | 44°22′57″N, 100°17′9″W |