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How far is Adak Island, AK, from Pierre, SD?

The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Adak Island (Adak Airport) is 3405 miles / 5479 kilometers / 2959 nautical miles.

Pierre Regional Airport – Adak Airport

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Distance from Pierre to Adak Island

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3404.637 miles
  • 5479.233 kilometers
  • 2958.549 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
  • 3394.803 miles
  • 5463.406 kilometers
  • 2950.003 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 Pierre to Adak Island?

The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Adak Airport is 6 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Adak Airport (ADK)

On average, flying from Pierre to Adak Island generates about 383 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 383 kilograms equals 844 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Pierre to Adak Island

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Adak Airport
City: Adak Island, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ADK
ICAO Code: PADK
Coordinates: 51°52′40″N, 176°38′45″W