How far is Wales, AK, from Pierre, SD?
The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2878 miles / 4632 kilometers / 2501 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Wales (WAA) is 3704 miles / 5961 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 164 hours 33 minutes.
Pierre Regional Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Pierre to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pierre to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2877.924 miles
- 4631.569 kilometers
- 2500.847 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- 2870.081 miles
- 4618.948 kilometers
- 2494.032 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 Wales?
The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 5 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pierre and Wales?
The time difference between Pierre and Wales is 3 hours. Wales is 3 hours behind Pierre.
Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Pierre to Wales generates about 320 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 320 kilograms equals 705 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 Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
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 | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |