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How far is Durango, CO, from Pierre, SD?

The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Durango (Durango–La Plata County Airport) is 634 miles / 1020 kilometers / 551 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Durango (DRO) is 854 miles / 1374 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 26 minutes.

Pierre Regional Airport – Durango–La Plata County Airport

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Distance from Pierre to Durango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 633.817 miles
  • 1020.030 kilometers
  • 550.772 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
  • 633.720 miles
  • 1019.874 kilometers
  • 550.688 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 Durango?

The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Durango–La Plata County Airport is 1 hour and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO)

On average, flying from Pierre to Durango generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 258 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 Durango

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Durango–La Plata County Airport (DRO).

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 Durango–La Plata County Airport
City: Durango, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DRO
ICAO Code: KDRO
Coordinates: 37°9′5″N, 107°45′14″W