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How far is May Creek, AK, from Pierre, SD?

The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and May Creek (May Creek Airport) is 2071 miles / 3333 kilometers / 1800 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to May Creek (MYK) is 2925 miles / 4707 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 19 minutes.

Pierre Regional Airport – May Creek Airport

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2071
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Distance from Pierre to May Creek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2071.066 miles
  • 3333.057 kilometers
  • 1799.707 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
  • 2066.040 miles
  • 3324.970 kilometers
  • 1795.340 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 May Creek?

The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to May Creek Airport is 4 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and May Creek Airport (MYK)

On average, flying from Pierre to May Creek generates about 225 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 225 kilograms equals 497 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 May Creek

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and May Creek Airport (MYK).

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 May Creek Airport
City: May Creek, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MYK
ICAO Code: MYK
Coordinates: 61°20′8″N, 142°41′13″W