How far is Columbia, SC, from Pierre, SD?
The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 1251 miles / 2014 kilometers / 1087 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Columbia (CAE) is 1588 miles / 2555 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 55 minutes.
Pierre Regional Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Pierre to Columbia
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pierre to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1251.336 miles
- 2013.831 kilometers
- 1087.382 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- 1249.950 miles
- 2011.599 kilometers
- 1086.176 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 Columbia?
The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 52 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pierre and Columbia?
The time difference between Pierre and Columbia is 1 hour. Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Pierre.
Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)
On average, flying from Pierre to Columbia generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 361 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 Columbia
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
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 | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |