How far is Yellowknife from Pierre, SD?
The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Yellowknife (Yellowknife Airport) is 1373 miles / 2210 kilometers / 1193 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Yellowknife (YZF) is 1971 miles / 3172 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 8 minutes.
Pierre Regional Airport – Yellowknife Airport
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Distance from Pierre to Yellowknife
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Pierre to Yellowknife. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1373.156 miles
- 2209.881 kilometers
- 1193.240 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- 1371.411 miles
- 2207.072 kilometers
- 1191.723 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 Yellowknife?
The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Yellowknife Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Pierre and Yellowknife?
The time difference between Pierre and Yellowknife is 1 hour. Yellowknife is 1 hour behind Pierre.
Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
On average, flying from Pierre to Yellowknife 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 Yellowknife
See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF).
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 | Yellowknife Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yellowknife |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YZF |
| ICAO Code: | CYZF |
| Coordinates: | 62°27′46″N, 114°26′24″W |