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How far is Nakina from Pierre, SD?

The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Nakina (Nakina Airport) is 752 miles / 1211 kilometers / 654 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Nakina (YQN) is 986 miles / 1587 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 57 minutes.

Pierre Regional Airport – Nakina Airport

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752
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1211
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654
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Distance from Pierre to Nakina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 752.359 miles
  • 1210.804 kilometers
  • 653.782 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
  • 750.821 miles
  • 1208.330 kilometers
  • 652.446 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 Nakina?

The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Nakina Airport is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Nakina Airport (YQN)

On average, flying from Pierre to Nakina generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 287 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 Nakina

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

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 Nakina Airport
City: Nakina
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQN
ICAO Code: CYQN
Coordinates: 50°10′58″N, 86°41′47″W