How far is Detroit, MI, from Pierre, SD?
The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 865 miles / 1392 kilometers / 752 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Detroit (DTW) is 1059 miles / 1704 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 4 minutes.
Pierre Regional Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport
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Distance from Pierre to Detroit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pierre to Detroit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 865.192 miles
- 1392.392 kilometers
- 751.832 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- 862.957 miles
- 1388.794 kilometers
- 749.889 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 Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pierre and Detroit?
The time difference between Pierre and Detroit is 1 hour. Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Pierre.
Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)
On average, flying from Pierre to Detroit generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 310 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 Detroit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
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 | Detroit Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Detroit, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DTW |
| ICAO Code: | KDTW |
| Coordinates: | 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W |