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

The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Bethel (Bethel Airport) is 2705 miles / 4354 kilometers / 2351 nautical miles.

Pierre Regional Airport – Bethel Airport

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Distance from Pierre to Bethel

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2705.294 miles
  • 4353.749 kilometers
  • 2350.836 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
  • 2697.835 miles
  • 4341.745 kilometers
  • 2344.355 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 Bethel?

The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Bethel Airport is 5 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Bethel Airport (BET)

On average, flying from Pierre to Bethel generates about 299 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 299 kilograms equals 660 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Pierre to Bethel

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

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 Bethel Airport
City: Bethel, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BET
ICAO Code: PABE
Coordinates: 60°46′47″N, 161°50′16″W