How far is Pierre, SD, from Williston, ND?
The distance between Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) and Pierre (Pierre Regional Airport) is 315 miles / 507 kilometers / 274 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Williston (XWA) to Pierre (PIR) is 442 miles / 711 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 17 minutes.
Williston Basin International Airport – Pierre Regional Airport
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Distance from Williston to Pierre
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Williston to Pierre. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 314.755 miles
- 506.550 kilometers
- 273.515 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- 314.583 miles
- 506.272 kilometers
- 273.365 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 Williston to Pierre?
The estimated flight time from Williston Basin International Airport to Pierre Regional Airport is 1 hour and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Williston and Pierre?
The time difference between Williston and Pierre is 1 hour. Pierre is 1 hour ahead of Williston.
Flight carbon footprint between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR)
On average, flying from Williston to Pierre generates about 71 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 71 kilograms equals 157 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Williston to Pierre
See the map of the shortest flight path between Williston Basin International Airport (XWA) and Pierre Regional Airport (PIR).
Airport information
| Origin | Williston Basin International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Williston, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | XWA |
| ICAO Code: | KXWA |
| Coordinates: | 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″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 |