How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Pierre, SD?
The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 2289 miles / 3684 kilometers / 1989 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2872 miles / 4622 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 22 minutes.
Pierre Regional Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Pierre to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pierre to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2289.438 miles
- 3684.494 kilometers
- 1989.468 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- 2283.872 miles
- 3675.537 kilometers
- 1984.631 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 Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pierre and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Pierre and Fairbanks is 3 hours. Fairbanks is 3 hours behind Pierre.
Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Pierre to Fairbanks generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 553 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 Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
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 | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |