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

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

The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Pierre (PIR) is 1780 miles / 2865 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 14 minutes.

Portland International Jetport – Pierre Regional Airport

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1486
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1291
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Distance from Portland to Pierre

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Portland to Pierre. 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 Portland to Pierre?

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

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

On average, flying from Portland to Pierre 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 Portland to Pierre

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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