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How far is Pierre, SD, from Los Angeles, CA?

The distance between Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) and Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) is 1206 miles / 1941 kilometers / 1048 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Pierre (PIR) is 1543 miles / 2484 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 31 minutes.

Los Angeles International Airport – Pierre Regional Airport

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1206
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1941
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1048
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Distance from Los Angeles to Pierre

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1206.162 miles
  • 1941.129 kilometers
  • 1048.126 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
  • 1204.946 miles
  • 1939.173 kilometers
  • 1047.070 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 Los Angeles to Pierre?

The estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Pierre Regional Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR)

On average, flying from Los Angeles to Pierre generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 356 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Los Angeles to Pierre

See the map of the shortest flight path between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR).

Airport information

Origin Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″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