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How far is Kelowna from Pierre, SD?

The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) is 975 miles / 1569 kilometers / 847 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Kelowna (YLW) is 1278 miles / 2057 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 24 hours 23 minutes.

Pierre Regional Airport – Kelowna International Airport

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975
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1569
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847
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Distance from Pierre to Kelowna

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 974.819 miles
  • 1568.820 kilometers
  • 847.095 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
  • 972.451 miles
  • 1565.008 kilometers
  • 845.037 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 Kelowna?

The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Kelowna International Airport is 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW)

On average, flying from Pierre to Kelowna generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 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 Kelowna

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

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 Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W