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How far is Bedford, MA, from Pierre, SD?

The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 1457 miles / 2345 kilometers / 1266 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Bedford (BED) is 1685 miles / 2711 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 26 minutes.

Pierre Regional Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Pierre to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1457.294 miles
  • 2345.288 kilometers
  • 1266.354 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
  • 1453.405 miles
  • 2339.028 kilometers
  • 1262.974 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 Pierre to Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Hanscom Field is 3 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Pierre to Bedford generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Pierre to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Hanscom Field (BED).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Hanscom Field
City: Bedford, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BED
ICAO Code: KBED
Coordinates: 42°28′12″N, 71°17′20″W