How far is Sacramento, CA, from Pierre, SD?
The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) is 1168 miles / 1880 kilometers / 1015 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Sacramento (SMF) is 1518 miles / 2443 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 44 minutes.
Pierre Regional Airport – Sacramento International Airport
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Distance from Pierre to Sacramento
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pierre to Sacramento. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1168.243 miles
- 1880.105 kilometers
- 1015.175 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- 1165.718 miles
- 1876.041 kilometers
- 1012.981 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 Sacramento?
The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Sacramento International Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pierre and Sacramento?
The time difference between Pierre and Sacramento is 2 hours. Sacramento is 2 hours behind Pierre.
Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
On average, flying from Pierre to Sacramento generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 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 Sacramento
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
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 | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″W |