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How far is Pierre, SD, from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) is 1275 miles / 2053 kilometers / 1108 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Pierre (PIR) is 1583 miles / 2548 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 12 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Pierre Regional Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Pierre

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1275.483 miles
  • 2052.690 kilometers
  • 1108.364 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
  • 1273.350 miles
  • 2049.258 kilometers
  • 1106.511 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 Raleigh to Pierre?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Pierre Regional Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Pierre generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Pierre

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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