How far is Columbus, OH, from Pierre, SD?
The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 944 miles / 1519 kilometers / 820 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Columbus (LCK) is 1119 miles / 1801 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 51 minutes.
Pierre Regional Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport
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Distance from Pierre to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pierre to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 944.104 miles
- 1519.389 kilometers
- 820.404 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- 942.021 miles
- 1516.036 kilometers
- 818.594 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pierre and Columbus?
The time difference between Pierre and Columbus is 1 hour. Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Pierre.
Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On average, flying from Pierre to Columbus generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 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 Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
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 | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W |