How far is Des Moines, IA, from Pierre, SD?
The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 389 miles / 626 kilometers / 338 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Des Moines (DSM) is 511 miles / 822 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 2 minutes.
Pierre Regional Airport – Des Moines International Airport
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Distance from Pierre to Des Moines
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pierre to Des Moines. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 388.950 miles
- 625.954 kilometers
- 337.988 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- 388.269 miles
- 624.859 kilometers
- 337.397 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 Des Moines?
The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pierre and Des Moines?
Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
On average, flying from Pierre to Des Moines generates about 82 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 82 kilograms equals 181 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 Des Moines
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
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 | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |