How far is Lexington, KY, from Pierre, SD?
The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 925 miles / 1488 kilometers / 804 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Lexington (LEX) is 1142 miles / 1838 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 54 minutes.
Pierre Regional Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport
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Distance from Pierre to Lexington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pierre to Lexington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 924.899 miles
- 1488.480 kilometers
- 803.715 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- 923.314 miles
- 1485.929 kilometers
- 802.338 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 Lexington?
The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pierre and Lexington?
The time difference between Pierre and Lexington is 1 hour. Lexington is 1 hour ahead of Pierre.
Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)
On average, flying from Pierre to Lexington generates about 145 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 145 kilograms equals 321 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 Lexington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
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 | Lexington Blue Grass Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lexington, KY |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LEX |
| ICAO Code: | KLEX |
| Coordinates: | 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″W |