How far is Pierre, SD, from Sacramento, CA?
The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) is 1168 miles / 1880 kilometers / 1015 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Pierre (PIR) is 1517 miles / 2441 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 47 minutes.
Sacramento International Airport – Pierre Regional Airport
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Distance from Sacramento to Pierre
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sacramento to Pierre. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1168.243 miles
- 1880.105 kilometers
- 1015.175 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- 1165.718 miles
- 1876.041 kilometers
- 1012.981 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 Sacramento to Pierre?
The estimated flight time from Sacramento International Airport to Pierre Regional Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Pierre?
The time difference between Sacramento and Pierre is 2 hours. Pierre is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR)
On average, flying from Sacramento to Pierre generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 353 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Pierre
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR).
Airport information
| Origin | Sacramento International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sacramento, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SMF |
| ICAO Code: | KSMF |
| Coordinates: | 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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 |