How far is Richmond, VA, from Pierre, SD?
The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 1287 miles / 2071 kilometers / 1118 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Richmond (RIC) is 1598 miles / 2572 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 29 hours 17 minutes.
Pierre Regional Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Pierre to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pierre to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1286.558 miles
- 2070.514 kilometers
- 1117.988 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- 1283.947 miles
- 2066.313 kilometers
- 1115.720 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 Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Richmond International Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pierre and Richmond?
The time difference between Pierre and Richmond is 1 hour. Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Pierre.
Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Pierre to Richmond generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 366 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 Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
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 | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |