How far is Wainwright, AK, from Pierre, SD?
The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 2687 miles / 4325 kilometers / 2335 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Wainwright (AIN) is 3428 miles / 5517 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 76 hours 18 minutes.
Pierre Regional Airport – Wainwright Airport
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Distance from Pierre to Wainwright
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pierre to Wainwright. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2687.194 miles
- 4324.619 kilometers
- 2335.108 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- 2680.426 miles
- 4313.728 kilometers
- 2329.227 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 Wainwright?
The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Wainwright Airport is 5 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pierre and Wainwright?
The time difference between Pierre and Wainwright is 3 hours. Wainwright is 3 hours behind Pierre.
Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)
On average, flying from Pierre to Wainwright generates about 297 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 297 kilograms equals 655 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Pierre to Wainwright
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).
Airport information
| Origin | Pierre Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pierre, SD |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PIR |
| ICAO Code: | KPIR |
| Coordinates: | 44°22′57″N, 100°17′9″W |
| Destination | Wainwright Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wainwright, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | AIN |
| ICAO Code: | PAWI |
| Coordinates: | 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W |