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How far is Pierre, SD, from Detroit, MI?

The distance between Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) and Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) is 865 miles / 1392 kilometers / 752 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Detroit (DTW) to Pierre (PIR) is 1004 miles / 1615 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 4 minutes.

Detroit Metropolitan Airport – Pierre Regional Airport

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865
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1392
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752
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Distance from Detroit to Pierre

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 865.192 miles
  • 1392.392 kilometers
  • 751.832 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
  • 862.957 miles
  • 1388.794 kilometers
  • 749.889 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 Detroit to Pierre?

The estimated flight time from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Pierre Regional Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR)

On average, flying from Detroit to Pierre generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 310 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Detroit to Pierre

See the map of the shortest flight path between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR).

Airport information

Origin Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″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