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How far is Charleston, SC, from Pierre, SD?

The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 1346 miles / 2165 kilometers / 1169 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Charleston (CHS) is 1687 miles / 2715 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 45 minutes.

Pierre Regional Airport – Charleston International Airport

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1346
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2165
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1169
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Distance from Pierre to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1345.515 miles
  • 2165.397 kilometers
  • 1169.221 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
  • 1344.174 miles
  • 2163.238 kilometers
  • 1168.055 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 Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Charleston International Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Pierre to Charleston generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 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 Charleston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).

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 Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W