How far is Pierre, SD, from Kotzebue, AK?
The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) is 2724 miles / 4383 kilometers / 2367 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kotzebue (OTZ) to Pierre (PIR) is 3602 miles / 5797 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 148 hours 44 minutes.
Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Pierre Regional Airport
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Distance from Kotzebue to Pierre
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kotzebue to Pierre. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2723.667 miles
- 4383.317 kilometers
- 2366.802 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- 2716.502 miles
- 4371.787 kilometers
- 2360.576 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 Kotzebue to Pierre?
The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Pierre Regional Airport is 5 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kotzebue and Pierre?
The time difference between Kotzebue and Pierre is 3 hours. Pierre is 3 hours ahead of Kotzebue.
Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR)
On average, flying from Kotzebue to Pierre generates about 301 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 301 kilograms equals 665 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Kotzebue to Pierre
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR).
Airport information
| Origin | Ralph Wien Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kotzebue, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OTZ |
| ICAO Code: | PAOT |
| Coordinates: | 66°53′4″N, 162°35′56″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 |