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How far is Portland, ME, from Pierre, SD?

The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Portland (Portland International Jetport) is 1486 miles / 2392 kilometers / 1291 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Portland (PWM) is 1783 miles / 2869 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 11 minutes.

Pierre Regional Airport – Portland International Jetport

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Distance from Pierre to Portland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1486.113 miles
  • 2391.667 kilometers
  • 1291.397 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
  • 1482.058 miles
  • 2385.141 kilometers
  • 1287.873 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 Portland?

The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Portland International Jetport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Portland International Jetport (PWM)

On average, flying from Pierre to Portland generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 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 Portland

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Portland International Jetport (PWM).

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 Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W