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How far is Fort Mcpherson from Pierre, SD?

The distance between Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) and Fort Mcpherson (Fort McPherson Airport) is 2030 miles / 3268 kilometers / 1764 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Pierre (PIR) to Fort Mcpherson (ZFM) is 2924 miles / 4705 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 56 minutes.

Pierre Regional Airport – Fort McPherson Airport

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2030
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3268
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1764
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Distance from Pierre to Fort Mcpherson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2030.429 miles
  • 3267.659 kilometers
  • 1764.395 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
  • 2026.263 miles
  • 3260.955 kilometers
  • 1760.775 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 Mcpherson?

The estimated flight time from Pierre Regional Airport to Fort McPherson Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Fort McPherson Airport (ZFM)

On average, flying from Pierre to Fort Mcpherson generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 487 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 Mcpherson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) and Fort McPherson Airport (ZFM).

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 Fort McPherson Airport
City: Fort Mcpherson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZFM
ICAO Code: CZFM
Coordinates: 67°24′27″N, 134°51′39″W