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How far is Cordova, AK, from Pierre, SD?

The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Cordova (Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport) is 2150 miles / 3460 kilometers / 1868 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Cordova (CDV) is 3013 miles / 4849 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 63 hours 11 minutes.

Pierre Regional Airport – Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport

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2150
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Distance from Pierre to Cordova

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2150.163 miles
  • 3460.352 kilometers
  • 1868.441 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
  • 2144.745 miles
  • 3451.632 kilometers
  • 1863.732 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 Cordova?

The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV)

On average, flying from Pierre to Cordova generates about 235 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 235 kilograms equals 517 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 Cordova

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV).

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 Merle K. (Mudhole) Smith Airport
City: Cordova, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CDV
ICAO Code: PACV
Coordinates: 60°29′30″N, 145°28′40″W