How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Pierre, SD?
The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 1576 miles / 2537 kilometers / 1370 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 2064 miles / 3321 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 8 minutes.
Pierre Regional Airport – Ketchikan International Airport
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Distance from Pierre to Ketchikan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pierre to Ketchikan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1576.441 miles
- 2537.037 kilometers
- 1369.890 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- 1572.634 miles
- 2530.909 kilometers
- 1366.581 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 Ketchikan?
The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 3 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pierre and Ketchikan?
The time difference between Pierre and Ketchikan is 3 hours. Ketchikan is 3 hours behind Pierre.
Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)
On average, flying from Pierre to Ketchikan generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 406 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 Ketchikan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).
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 | Ketchikan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ketchikan, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | KTN |
| ICAO Code: | PAKT |
| Coordinates: | 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″W |