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

The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Wrangell (Wrangell Airport) is 1623 miles / 2612 kilometers / 1410 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Wrangell (WRG) is 2169 miles / 3491 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 5 minutes.

Pierre Regional Airport – Wrangell Airport

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1623
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2612
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1410
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Distance from Pierre to Wrangell

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1623.098 miles
  • 2612.123 kilometers
  • 1410.434 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
  • 1619.256 miles
  • 2605.940 kilometers
  • 1407.095 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 Wrangell?

The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Wrangell Airport is 3 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Wrangell Airport (WRG)

On average, flying from Pierre to Wrangell generates about 187 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 187 kilograms equals 413 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 Wrangell

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

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 Wrangell Airport
City: Wrangell, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: WRG
ICAO Code: PAWG
Coordinates: 56°29′3″N, 132°22′11″W