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

The distance between Skagway (Skagway Airport) and Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) is 1792 miles / 2883 kilometers / 1557 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Skagway (SGY) to Pierre (PIR) is 2327 miles / 3745 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 27 minutes.

Skagway Airport – Pierre Regional Airport

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1792
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2883
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1557
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Distance from Skagway to Pierre

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1791.539 miles
  • 2883.202 kilometers
  • 1556.805 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
  • 1787.415 miles
  • 2876.566 kilometers
  • 1553.221 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 Skagway to Pierre?

The estimated flight time from Skagway Airport to Pierre Regional Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Skagway Airport (SGY) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR)

On average, flying from Skagway to Pierre generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 440 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Skagway to Pierre

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

Airport information

Origin Skagway Airport
City: Skagway, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGY
ICAO Code: PAGY
Coordinates: 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″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