How far is Lansing, MI, from Pierre, SD?
The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Lansing (Capital Region International Airport) is 794 miles / 1278 kilometers / 690 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Lansing (LAN) is 910 miles / 1464 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 17 hours 24 minutes.
Pierre Regional Airport – Capital Region International Airport
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Distance from Pierre to Lansing
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pierre to Lansing. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 794.358 miles
- 1278.395 kilometers
- 690.278 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- 792.262 miles
- 1275.021 kilometers
- 688.456 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 Lansing?
The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Capital Region International Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pierre and Lansing?
The time difference between Pierre and Lansing is 1 hour. Lansing is 1 hour ahead of Pierre.
Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN)
On average, flying from Pierre to Lansing generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 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 Lansing
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Capital Region International Airport (LAN).
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 | Capital Region International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lansing, MI |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LAN |
| ICAO Code: | KLAN |
| Coordinates: | 42°46′43″N, 84°35′14″W |