How far is Bakersfield, CA, from Pierre, SD?
The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Bakersfield (Meadows Field Airport) is 1169 miles / 1881 kilometers / 1016 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Bakersfield (BFL) is 1548 miles / 2491 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 49 minutes.
Pierre Regional Airport – Meadows Field Airport
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Distance from Pierre to Bakersfield
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pierre to Bakersfield. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1168.738 miles
- 1880.901 kilometers
- 1015.605 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- 1167.116 miles
- 1878.292 kilometers
- 1014.196 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 Bakersfield?
The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Meadows Field Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pierre and Bakersfield?
The time difference between Pierre and Bakersfield is 2 hours. Bakersfield is 2 hours behind Pierre.
Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL)
On average, flying from Pierre to Bakersfield generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 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 Bakersfield
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Meadows Field Airport (BFL).
Airport information
| Origin | Pierre Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pierre, SD |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PIR |
| ICAO Code: | KPIR |
| Coordinates: | 44°22′57″N, 100°17′9″W |
| Destination | Meadows Field Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bakersfield, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | BFL |
| ICAO Code: | KBFL |
| Coordinates: | 35°26′0″N, 119°3′25″W |