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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Pierre, SD?

The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 1275 miles / 2053 kilometers / 1108 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Raleigh (RDU) is 1565 miles / 2518 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 14 minutes.

Pierre Regional Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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Distance from Pierre to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1275.483 miles
  • 2052.690 kilometers
  • 1108.364 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
  • 1273.350 miles
  • 2049.258 kilometers
  • 1106.511 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 2 hours and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Pierre to Raleigh generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 364 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 Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

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 Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W