How far is Fort Nelson from Pierre, SD?
The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 1373 miles / 2210 kilometers / 1193 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Fort Nelson (YYE) is 1691 miles / 2722 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 41 minutes.
Pierre Regional Airport – Fort Nelson Airport
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Distance from Pierre to Fort Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pierre to Fort Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1373.045 miles
- 2209.702 kilometers
- 1193.144 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- 1370.598 miles
- 2205.764 kilometers
- 1191.017 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 Fort Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pierre and Fort Nelson?
The time difference between Pierre and Fort Nelson is 2 hours. Fort Nelson is 2 hours behind Pierre.
Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)
On average, flying from Pierre to Fort Nelson generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 378 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 Fort Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).
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 | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W |