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How far is Pierre, SD, from Columbus, OH?

The distance between Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) and Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) is 944 miles / 1519 kilometers / 820 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Columbus (LCK) to Pierre (PIR) is 1164 miles / 1874 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 0 minutes.

Rickenbacker International Airport – Pierre Regional Airport

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Distance from Columbus to Pierre

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 944.104 miles
  • 1519.389 kilometers
  • 820.404 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
  • 942.021 miles
  • 1516.036 kilometers
  • 818.594 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 Columbus to Pierre?

The estimated flight time from Rickenbacker International Airport to Pierre Regional Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR)

On average, flying from Columbus to Pierre generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbus to Pierre

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR).

Airport information

Origin Rickenbacker International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LCK
ICAO Code: KLCK
Coordinates: 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″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