How far is Akutan, AK, from Pierre, SD?
The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Akutan (Akutan Seaplane Base) is 2926 miles / 4709 kilometers / 2543 nautical miles.
Pierre Regional Airport – Akutan Seaplane Base
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Distance from Pierre to Akutan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pierre to Akutan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2926.113 miles
- 4709.122 kilometers
- 2542.723 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- 2917.711 miles
- 4695.600 kilometers
- 2535.421 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 Akutan?
The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Akutan Seaplane Base is 6 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pierre and Akutan?
The time difference between Pierre and Akutan is 3 hours. Akutan is 3 hours behind Pierre.
Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA)
On average, flying from Pierre to Akutan generates about 325 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 325 kilograms equals 717 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Pierre to Akutan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Akutan Seaplane Base (KQA).
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 | Akutan Seaplane Base |
|---|---|
| City: | Akutan, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | KQA |
| ICAO Code: | KQA |
| Coordinates: | 54°7′56″N, 165°47′6″W |