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How far is Chevak, AK, from Pierre, SD?

The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Chevak (Chevak Airport) is 2825 miles / 4547 kilometers / 2455 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Chevak (VAK) is 3667 miles / 5901 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 148 hours 26 minutes.

Pierre Regional Airport – Chevak Airport

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2825
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4547
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2455
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Distance from Pierre to Chevak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2825.386 miles
  • 4547.019 kilometers
  • 2455.194 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
  • 2817.531 miles
  • 4534.377 kilometers
  • 2448.368 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 Chevak?

The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Chevak Airport is 5 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Chevak Airport (VAK)

On average, flying from Pierre to Chevak generates about 313 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 313 kilograms equals 691 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 Chevak

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

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 Chevak Airport
City: Chevak, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VAK
ICAO Code: PAVA
Coordinates: 61°32′1″N, 165°35′2″W