How far is Pierre, SD, from Rapid City, SD?
The distance between Rapid City (Rapid City Regional Airport) and Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) is 140 miles / 225 kilometers / 121 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rapid City (RAP) to Pierre (PIR) is 194 miles / 313 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 3 hours 37 minutes.
Rapid City Regional Airport – Pierre Regional Airport
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Distance from Rapid City to Pierre
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rapid City to Pierre. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 139.554 miles
- 224.590 kilometers
- 121.269 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- 139.184 miles
- 223.995 kilometers
- 120.948 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 Rapid City to Pierre?
The estimated flight time from Rapid City Regional Airport to Pierre Regional Airport is 45 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rapid City and Pierre?
The time difference between Rapid City and Pierre is 1 hour. Pierre is 1 hour ahead of Rapid City.
Flight carbon footprint between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR)
On average, flying from Rapid City to Pierre generates about 46 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 46 kilograms equals 100 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rapid City to Pierre
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR).
Airport information
| Origin | Rapid City Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rapid City, SD |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RAP |
| ICAO Code: | KRAP |
| Coordinates: | 44°2′43″N, 103°3′25″W |
| Destination | Pierre Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pierre, SD |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PIR |
| ICAO Code: | KPIR |
| Coordinates: | 44°22′57″N, 100°17′9″W |