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How far is Pierre, SD, from Lincoln, NE?

The distance between Lincoln (Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)) and Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) is 303 miles / 487 kilometers / 263 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lincoln (LNK) to Pierre (PIR) is 461 miles / 742 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 4 minutes.

Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) – Pierre Regional Airport

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303
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487
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263
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Distance from Lincoln to Pierre

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 302.843 miles
  • 487.378 kilometers
  • 263.163 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
  • 302.755 miles
  • 487.236 kilometers
  • 263.087 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 Lincoln to Pierre?

The estimated flight time from Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) to Pierre Regional Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Lincoln and Pierre?

There is no time difference between Lincoln and Pierre.

Flight carbon footprint between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR)

On average, flying from Lincoln to Pierre generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 153 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lincoln to Pierre

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lincoln Airport (Nebraska) (LNK) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR).

Airport information

Origin Lincoln Airport (Nebraska)
City: Lincoln, NE
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LNK
ICAO Code: KLNK
Coordinates: 40°51′3″N, 96°45′33″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