How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Pierre, SD?
The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 746 miles / 1201 kilometers / 649 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Grand Rapids (GRR) is 861 miles / 1386 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 16 hours 31 minutes.
Pierre Regional Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport
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Distance from Pierre to Grand Rapids
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pierre to Grand Rapids. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 746.480 miles
- 1201.344 kilometers
- 648.674 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- 744.508 miles
- 1198.169 kilometers
- 646.960 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 Rapids?
The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pierre and Grand Rapids?
Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)
On average, flying from Pierre to Grand Rapids generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 286 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 Rapids
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).
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 | Gerald R. Ford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | GRR |
| ICAO Code: | KGRR |
| Coordinates: | 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W |