How far is Pierre, SD, from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) is 2289 miles / 3684 kilometers / 1989 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Pierre (PIR) is 2871 miles / 4621 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 33 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Pierre Regional Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Pierre
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Pierre. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2289.438 miles
- 3684.494 kilometers
- 1989.468 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- 2283.872 miles
- 3675.537 kilometers
- 1984.631 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 Fairbanks to Pierre?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Pierre Regional Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Pierre?
The time difference between Fairbanks and Pierre is 3 hours. Pierre is 3 hours ahead of Fairbanks.
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Pierre generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 553 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Pierre
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″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 |