How far is Rochester, MN, from Pierre, SD?
The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 388 miles / 625 kilometers / 337 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Rochester (RST) is 450 miles / 725 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 58 minutes.
Pierre Regional Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Pierre to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pierre to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 388.323 miles
- 624.945 kilometers
- 337.443 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- 387.268 miles
- 623.248 kilometers
- 336.527 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 Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Rochester International Airport is 1 hour and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pierre and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Pierre to Rochester generates about 82 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 82 kilograms equals 181 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 Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
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 | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |