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How far is Cheyenne, WY, from Pierre, SD?

The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Cheyenne (Cheyenne Regional Airport) is 320 miles / 515 kilometers / 278 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Cheyenne (CYS) is 426 miles / 685 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 25 minutes.

Pierre Regional Airport – Cheyenne Regional Airport

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320
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Distance from Pierre to Cheyenne

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 320.212 miles
  • 515.332 kilometers
  • 278.257 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
  • 319.922 miles
  • 514.865 kilometers
  • 278.005 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 Cheyenne?

The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Cheyenne Regional Airport is 1 hour and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Cheyenne Regional Airport (CYS)

On average, flying from Pierre to Cheyenne generates about 72 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 72 kilograms equals 159 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 Cheyenne

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

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 Cheyenne Regional Airport
City: Cheyenne, WY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CYS
ICAO Code: KCYS
Coordinates: 41°9′20″N, 104°48′43″W