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How far is Lopez, WA, from Pierre, SD?

The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) is 1114 miles / 1792 kilometers / 968 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Lopez (LPS) is 1421 miles / 2287 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 33 minutes.

Pierre Regional Airport – Lopez Island Airport

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1114
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1792
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968
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Distance from Pierre to Lopez

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pierre to Lopez. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1113.683 miles
  • 1792.299 kilometers
  • 967.764 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
  • 1110.714 miles
  • 1787.521 kilometers
  • 965.184 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 Lopez?

The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Lopez Island Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS)

On average, flying from Pierre to Lopez generates about 157 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 157 kilograms equals 347 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 Lopez

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Lopez Island Airport (LPS).

Airport information

Origin Pierre Regional Airport
City: Pierre, SD
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PIR
ICAO Code: KPIR
Coordinates: 44°22′57″N, 100°17′9″W
Destination Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″W