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How far is Pierre, SD, from Montrose, CO?

The distance between Montrose (Montrose Regional Airport) and Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) is 565 miles / 910 kilometers / 491 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Montrose (MTJ) to Pierre (PIR) is 817 miles / 1315 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 34 minutes.

Montrose Regional Airport – Pierre Regional Airport

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565
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910
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491
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Distance from Montrose to Pierre

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 565.480 miles
  • 910.051 kilometers
  • 491.388 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
  • 565.117 miles
  • 909.468 kilometers
  • 491.073 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 Montrose to Pierre?

The estimated flight time from Montrose Regional Airport to Pierre Regional Airport is 1 hour and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR)

On average, flying from Montrose to Pierre generates about 108 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 108 kilograms equals 238 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Montrose to Pierre

See the map of the shortest flight path between Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR).

Airport information

Origin Montrose Regional Airport
City: Montrose, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MTJ
ICAO Code: KMTJ
Coordinates: 38°30′35″N, 107°53′38″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