How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Pierre, SD?
The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 288 miles / 463 kilometers / 250 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 397 miles / 639 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 8 hours 27 minutes.
Pierre Regional Airport – Grand Forks International Airport
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Distance from Pierre to Grand Forks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pierre to Grand Forks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 287.962 miles
- 463.431 kilometers
- 250.233 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- 287.819 miles
- 463.200 kilometers
- 250.108 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 Grand Forks?
The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pierre and Grand Forks?
Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)
On average, flying from Pierre to Grand Forks generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 149 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 Grand Forks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).
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 | Grand Forks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GFK |
| ICAO Code: | KGFK |
| Coordinates: | 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W |