How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Pierre, SD?
The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 1206 miles / 1941 kilometers / 1048 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 1543 miles / 2483 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 32 minutes.
Pierre Regional Airport – Los Angeles International Airport
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Distance from Pierre to Los Angeles
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pierre to Los Angeles. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1206.162 miles
- 1941.129 kilometers
- 1048.126 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- 1204.946 miles
- 1939.173 kilometers
- 1047.070 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 Los Angeles?
The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 2 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pierre and Los Angeles?
The time difference between Pierre and Los Angeles is 2 hours. Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Pierre.
Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
On average, flying from Pierre to Los Angeles generates about 162 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 162 kilograms equals 356 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 Los Angeles
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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 | Los Angeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Los Angeles, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LAX |
| ICAO Code: | KLAX |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W |