How far is Pierre, SD, from Ketchikan, AK?
The distance between Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) and Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) is 1576 miles / 2537 kilometers / 1370 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Ketchikan (KTN) to Pierre (PIR) is 2062 miles / 3318 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 14 minutes.
Ketchikan International Airport – Pierre Regional Airport
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Distance from Ketchikan to Pierre
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ketchikan to Pierre. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1576.441 miles
- 2537.037 kilometers
- 1369.890 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- 1572.634 miles
- 2530.909 kilometers
- 1366.581 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 Ketchikan to Pierre?
The estimated flight time from Ketchikan International Airport to Pierre Regional Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ketchikan and Pierre?
The time difference between Ketchikan and Pierre is 3 hours. Pierre is 3 hours ahead of Ketchikan.
Flight carbon footprint between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR)
On average, flying from Ketchikan to Pierre generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 406 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Ketchikan to Pierre
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ketchikan International Airport (KTN) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR).
Airport information
| Origin | Ketchikan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ketchikan, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | KTN |
| ICAO Code: | PAKT |
| Coordinates: | 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″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 |