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How far is Pierre, SD, from Grand Rapids, MI?

The distance between Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) and Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) is 746 miles / 1201 kilometers / 649 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Rapids (GRR) to Pierre (PIR) is 862 miles / 1387 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 33 minutes.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport – Pierre Regional Airport

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746
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1201
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Distance from Grand Rapids to Pierre

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 746.480 miles
  • 1201.344 kilometers
  • 648.674 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
  • 744.508 miles
  • 1198.169 kilometers
  • 646.960 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 Grand Rapids to Pierre?

The estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Pierre Regional Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR)

On average, flying from Grand Rapids to Pierre generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 286 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Rapids to Pierre

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR).

Airport information

Origin Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″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