How far is Pierre, SD, from Rochester, MN?
The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) is 388 miles / 625 kilometers / 337 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Pierre (PIR) is 450 miles / 724 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 57 minutes.
Rochester International Airport – Pierre Regional Airport
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Distance from Rochester to Pierre
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rochester to Pierre. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 388.323 miles
- 624.945 kilometers
- 337.443 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- 387.268 miles
- 623.248 kilometers
- 336.527 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 Rochester to Pierre?
The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Pierre Regional Airport is 1 hour and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rochester and Pierre?
Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR)
On average, flying from Rochester to Pierre generates about 82 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 82 kilograms equals 181 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Pierre
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR).
Airport information
| Origin | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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 |