How far is Sitka, AK, from Pierre, SD?
The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) is 1743 miles / 2805 kilometers / 1515 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Sitka (SIT) is 2502 miles / 4027 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 45 minutes.
Pierre Regional Airport – Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport
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Distance from Pierre to Sitka
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pierre to Sitka. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1743.123 miles
- 2805.285 kilometers
- 1514.733 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- 1738.894 miles
- 2798.479 kilometers
- 1511.058 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 Sitka?
The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pierre and Sitka?
The time difference between Pierre and Sitka is 3 hours. Sitka is 3 hours behind Pierre.
Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT)
On average, flying from Pierre to Sitka generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 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 Sitka
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT).
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 | Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sitka, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SIT |
| ICAO Code: | PASI |
| Coordinates: | 57°2′49″N, 135°21′43″W |