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How far is Carlsbad, NM, from Pierre, SD?

The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Carlsbad (Cavern City Air Terminal) is 858 miles / 1381 kilometers / 746 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Carlsbad (CNM) is 1115 miles / 1795 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 8 minutes.

Pierre Regional Airport – Cavern City Air Terminal

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858
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1381
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746
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Distance from Pierre to Carlsbad

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 858.138 miles
  • 1381.039 kilometers
  • 745.702 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
  • 859.392 miles
  • 1383.058 kilometers
  • 746.791 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 Carlsbad?

The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Cavern City Air Terminal is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM)

On average, flying from Pierre to Carlsbad generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 309 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 Carlsbad

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Cavern City Air Terminal (CNM).

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 Cavern City Air Terminal
City: Carlsbad, NM
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CNM
ICAO Code: KCNM
Coordinates: 32°20′15″N, 104°15′46″W