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How far is Pellston, MI, from Pierre, SD?

The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Pellston (Pellston Regional Airport) is 762 miles / 1227 kilometers / 662 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Pellston (PLN) is 985 miles / 1586 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 50 minutes.

Pierre Regional Airport – Pellston Regional Airport

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762
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1227
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662
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Distance from Pierre to Pellston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 762.391 miles
  • 1226.949 kilometers
  • 662.500 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
  • 760.294 miles
  • 1223.575 kilometers
  • 660.677 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 Pellston?

The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Pellston Regional Airport is 1 hour and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Pellston Regional Airport (PLN)

On average, flying from Pierre to Pellston generates about 131 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 131 kilograms equals 289 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 Pellston

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

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 Pellston Regional Airport
City: Pellston, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PLN
ICAO Code: KPLN
Coordinates: 45°34′15″N, 84°47′48″W