How far is Pierre, SD, from Sitka, AK?
The distance between Sitka (Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport) and Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) is 1743 miles / 2805 kilometers / 1515 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sitka (SIT) to Pierre (PIR) is 2500 miles / 4024 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 50 minutes.
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport – Pierre Regional Airport
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Distance from Sitka to Pierre
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sitka to Pierre. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1743.123 miles
- 2805.285 kilometers
- 1514.733 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- 1738.894 miles
- 2798.479 kilometers
- 1511.058 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 Sitka to Pierre?
The estimated flight time from Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport to Pierre Regional Airport is 3 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sitka and Pierre?
The time difference between Sitka and Pierre is 3 hours. Pierre is 3 hours ahead of Sitka.
Flight carbon footprint between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR)
On average, flying from Sitka to Pierre generates about 196 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 196 kilograms equals 432 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sitka to Pierre
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (SIT) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR).
Airport information
| Origin | Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sitka, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SIT |
| ICAO Code: | PASI |
| Coordinates: | 57°2′49″N, 135°21′43″W |
| Destination | Pierre Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pierre, SD |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PIR |
| ICAO Code: | KPIR |
| Coordinates: | 44°22′57″N, 100°17′9″W |