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

The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) is 565 miles / 910 kilometers / 491 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Montrose (MTJ) is 817 miles / 1315 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 35 minutes.

Pierre Regional Airport – Montrose Regional Airport

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565
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910
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491
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Distance from Pierre to Montrose

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 565.480 miles
  • 910.051 kilometers
  • 491.388 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
  • 565.117 miles
  • 909.468 kilometers
  • 491.073 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 Montrose?

The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Montrose Regional Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ)

On average, flying from Pierre to Montrose generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 238 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 Montrose

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ).

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 Montrose Regional Airport
City: Montrose, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MTJ
ICAO Code: KMTJ
Coordinates: 38°30′35″N, 107°53′38″W