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How far is Pierre, SD, from McGrath, AK?

The distance between McGrath (McGrath Airport) and Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) is 2502 miles / 4026 kilometers / 2174 nautical miles.

The driving distance from McGrath (MCG) to Pierre (PIR) is 3060 miles / 4925 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 46 minutes.

McGrath Airport – Pierre Regional Airport

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2502
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4026
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2174
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Distance from McGrath to Pierre

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2501.683 miles
  • 4026.068 kilometers
  • 2173.903 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
  • 2495.118 miles
  • 4015.503 kilometers
  • 2168.198 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 McGrath to Pierre?

The estimated flight time from McGrath Airport to Pierre Regional Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR)

On average, flying from McGrath to Pierre generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 607 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from McGrath to Pierre

See the map of the shortest flight path between McGrath Airport (MCG) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR).

Airport information

Origin McGrath Airport
City: McGrath, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MCG
ICAO Code: PAMC
Coordinates: 62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″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