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How far is Bozeman, MT, from Pierre, SD?

The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Bozeman (Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport) is 540 miles / 869 kilometers / 469 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Bozeman (BZN) is 660 miles / 1062 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 12 minutes.

Pierre Regional Airport – Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport

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540
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Distance from Pierre to Bozeman

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 539.874 miles
  • 868.844 kilometers
  • 469.138 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
  • 538.423 miles
  • 866.508 kilometers
  • 467.877 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 Bozeman?

The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN)

On average, flying from Pierre to Bozeman generates about 104 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 104 kilograms equals 230 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 Bozeman

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN).

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 Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport
City: Bozeman, MT
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BZN
ICAO Code: KBZN
Coordinates: 45°46′39″N, 111°9′10″W