How far is McGrath, AK, from Pierre, SD?

The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and McGrath (McGrath Airport) is 2502 miles / 4026 kilometers / 2174 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to McGrath (MCG) is 3060 miles / 4925 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 37 minutes.

Distance from Pierre to McGrath

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2501.683 miles
• 4026.068 kilometers
• 2173.903 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

• 2495.118 miles
• 4015.503 kilometers
• 2168.198 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 McGrath?

The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to McGrath Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between Pierre and McGrath?

The time difference between Pierre and McGrath is 3 hours. McGrath is 3 hours behind Pierre.

Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and McGrath Airport (MCG)

On average, flying from Pierre to McGrath generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 607 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 McGrath

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and McGrath Airport (MCG).

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	McGrath Airport
City:	McGrath, AK
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MCG
ICAO Code:	PAMC
Coordinates:	62°57′10″N, 155°36′21″W