Nonstop flight route between Pierre, South Dakota, United States and Port Williams, Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, United States:
Departure Airport:
(44°22'58"N by 100°17'9"W)
Arrival Airport:
(58°29'24"N by 152°34'55"W)
Distance from PIR to KPR:
2,379.31 miles (3,829.12 km)
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About this route:
A direct, nonstop flight between Pierre Regional Airport (PIR), Pierre, South Dakota, United States and Port Williams Seaplane Base (KPR), Port Williams, Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, United States would travel a Great Circle distance of 2,379 miles (or 3,829 kilometers).
A Great Circle is the shortest distance between 2 points on a sphere. Because most world maps are flat (but the Earth is round), the route of the shortest distance between 2 points on the Earth will often appear curved when viewed on a flat map, especially for long distances. If you were to simply draw a straight line on a flat map and measure a very long distance, it would likely be much further than if you were to lay a string between those two points on a globe. Because of the relatively short distance between Pierre Regional Airport and Port Williams Seaplane Base, the route shown on this map most likely still appears to be a straight line.
Departure Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | PIR / KPIR |
| Airport Names: |
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| Location: | Pierre, South Dakota, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 44°22'58"N by 100°17'9"W |
| Area Served: | Pierre, South Dakota |
| Operator/Owner: | City of Pierre |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 1744 feet (532 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 2 |
| View all routes: | Routes from PIR |
| More Information: | PIR Maps & Info |
Arrival Airport Information:
| IATA / ICAO Codes: | KPR / |
| Airport Name: | Port Williams Seaplane Base |
| Location: | Port Williams, Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, United States |
| GPS Coordinates: | 58°29'24"N by 152°34'55"W |
| Area Served: | Port Williams, Alaska |
| Operator/Owner: | Washington Fish & Oyster |
| Airport Type: | Public |
| Elevation: | 0 feet (0 meters) |
| # of Runways: | 1 |
| View all routes: | Routes from KPR |
| More Information: | KPR Maps & Info |
Facts about Pierre Regional Airport (PIR):
- During World War II the airfield was used by the United States Army Air Forces by Air Technical Service Command as a maintenance and supply depot.
- The closest airport to Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) is Mobridge Municipal Airport (MBG), which is located 81 miles (130 kilometers) N of PIR.
- A new terminal has been designed, and construction began in late Spring, 2011.
- Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) has 2 runways.
- In addition to being known as "Pierre Regional Airport", another name for PIR is "Pierre Army Airfield".
- The furthest airport from Pierre Regional Airport (PIR) is Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG), which is located 10,493 miles (16,887 kilometers) away in Rodrigues Island, Mauritius.
Facts about Port Williams Seaplane Base (KPR):
- Because of Port Williams Seaplane Base's relatively low elevation of 0 feet, planes can take off or land at Port Williams Seaplane Base at a lower air speed than at airports located at a higher elevation. This is because the air density is higher closer to sea level than it would otherwise be at higher elevations.
- The furthest airport from Port Williams Seaplane Base (KPR) is Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ), which is located 10,742 miles (17,287 kilometers) away in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
- Port Williams Seaplane Base (KPR) currently has only 1 runway.
- Port Williams Seaplane Base has one seaplane landing area designated E/W with a water surface measuring 10,000 by 4,000 feet.
- The closest airport to Port Williams Seaplane Base (KPR) is Kitoi Bay Seaplane Base (KKB), which is located 22 miles (35 kilometers) SSE of KPR.
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 80.61 miles (129.73 km) N | Mobridge Municipal Airport (MBG) | Mobridge, South Dakota, United States |     |
| 2 | 101.59 miles (163.50 km) E | Huron Regional Airport (HON) | Huron, South Dakota, United States | |
| 3 | 106.26 miles (171.01 km) S | Miller Field (VTN) | Valentine, Nebraska, United States | |
| 4 | 117.18 miles (188.58 km) NE | Aberdeen Regional AirportAberdeen Army Airfield (ABR) | Aberdeen, South Dakota, United States | |
| 5 | 119.20 miles (191.83 km) ESE | Mitchell Municipal Airport (MHE) | Mitchell, South Dakota, United States | |
| 6 | 122.23 miles (196.70 km) NNE | Ashley Municipal Airport (ASY) | Ashley, North Dakota, United States | |
| 7 | 125.48 miles (201.94 km) S | Ainsworth Regional Airport (ANW) | Ainsworth, Nebraska, United States | |
| 8 | 138.94 miles (223.59 km) W | Ellsworth Air Force Base (RCA) | Rapid City, South Dakota, United States | |
| 9 | 139.19 miles (224.01 km) W | Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) | Rapid City, South Dakota, United States | |
| 10 | 145.54 miles (234.23 km) SW | Pine Ridge Airport (XPR) | Pine Ridge, South Dakota, United States | |
| 11 | 154.63 miles (248.86 km) SSE | O'Neill Municipal Airport (ONL) | O'Neill, Nebraska, United States | |
| 12 | 158.23 miles (254.64 km) ENE | Watertown Regional Airport (ATY) | Watertown, South Dakota, United States | |
| 13 | 158.67 miles (255.35 km) NE | Britton Municipal Airport (TTO) | Britton, South Dakota, United States | |
| 14 | 160.53 miles (258.35 km) E | Madison Municipal Airport (XMD) | Madison, South Dakota, United States | |
| 15 | 166.62 miles (268.15 km) N | Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) | Bismarck, North Dakota, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,492.88 miles (16,886.61 km) SE | Sir Gaëtan Duval Airport (RRG) | Rodrigues Island, Mauritius | |
| 2 | 10,426.91 miles (16,780.44 km) W | Margaret River Airport (MGV) | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 3 | 10,403.42 miles (16,742.63 km) W | Busselton Regional Airport (BQB) | Busselton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 4 | 10,388.07 miles (16,717.94 km) W | Manjimup Airport (MJP) | Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 5 | 10,378.56 miles (16,702.63 km) W | Bunbury Airport (BUY) | Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 6 | 10,355.72 miles (16,665.88 km) SE | Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) | Plaisance, Mauritius | |
| 7 | 10,333.12 miles (16,629.50 km) WSW | Rottnest Airport (RTS) | Rottnest Island, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 8 | 10,329.76 miles (16,624.10 km) W | Albany Airport (ALH) | Albany, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 9 | 10,325.79 miles (16,617.70 km) SE | Pierrefonds Airport (ZSE) | Saint-Pierre, Réunion | |
| 10 | 10,320.12 miles (16,608.59 km) W | Jandakot Airport (JAD) | Jandakot, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 11 | 10,309.86 miles (16,592.06 km) WSW | Perth Airport (PER) | Perth, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 12 | 10,304.74 miles (16,583.83 km) SE | Roland Garros Airport (RUN) | St Denis, Réunion, France | |
| 13 | 10,293.59 miles (16,565.89 km) W | Katanning Airport (KNI) | Katanning, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 14 | 10,287.90 miles (16,556.72 km) WSW | Jurien Bay Airport (JUR) | Jurien Bay, Western Australia, Australia | |
| 15 | 10,240.43 miles (16,480.34 km) WSW | Geraldton Airport (GET) | Geraldton, Western Australia, Australia | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 22.05 miles (35.49 km) SSE | Kitoi Bay Seaplane Base (KKB) | Kitoi Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 2 | 38.09 miles (61.30 km) S | Ouzinkie Airport (KOZ) | Ouzinkie, Alaska, United States | |
| 3 | 42.14 miles (67.81 km) SSW | Port Bailey Seaplane Base (KPY) | Port Bailey, Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, United States | |
| 4 | 42.87 miles (69.00 km) SSW | Port Lions Airport (ORI) | Port Lions, Alaska, United States | |
| 5 | 47.88 miles (77.05 km) S | Kodiak Municipal Airport (KDK) | Kodiak, Alaska, United States | |
| 6 | 51.25 miles (82.48 km) S | Kodiak Benny Benson State Airport (ADQ) | Kodiak, Alaska, United States | |
| 7 | 59.00 miles (94.96 km) SSW | San Juan (Uganik) Seaplane Base (UGI) | Uganik Island, United States | |
| 8 | 60.98 miles (98.13 km) SW | West Point Village Seaplane Base (KWP) | West Point, Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska, United States | |
| 9 | 64.02 miles (103.02 km) NNE | Nanwalek Airport (formerly English Bay Airport) (KEB) | Nanwalek (English Bay), Alaska, United States | |
| 10 | 65.07 miles (104.71 km) NNE | Port Graham Airport (PGM) | Port Graham, Alaska, United States | |
| 11 | 72.86 miles (117.26 km) NNE | Seldovia Airport (SOV) | Seldovia, Alaska, United States | |
| 12 | 77.47 miles (124.67 km) SW | Zachar Bay Seaplane Base (KZB) | Zachar Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 13 | 83.42 miles (134.24 km) SW | Larsen Bay Airport (KLN) | Larsen Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 14 | 83.63 miles (134.58 km) SSW | Amook Bay Seaplane Base (AOS) | Amook Bay, Alaska, United States | |
| 15 | 88.97 miles (143.18 km) NNE | Homer Airport (HOM) | Homer, Alaska, United States | |
| Rank | Distance & Direction | Airport Name & IATA Code | Airport Location | Further Actions |
| 1 | 10,741.59 miles (17,286.87 km) S | Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | |
| 2 | 10,729.25 miles (17,267.01 km) S | George Airport (GRJ) | George, South Africa | |
| 3 | 10,713.72 miles (17,242.02 km) S | Port Alfred Airport (AFD) | Port Alfred, South Africa | |
| 4 | 10,694.34 miles (17,210.82 km) SSE | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cape Town, South Africa | |
| 5 | 10,677.93 miles (17,184.42 km) S | East London Airport (ELS) | East London, South Africa | |
| 6 | 10,574.24 miles (17,017.54 km) S | Mthatha Airport (UTT) | Mthatha, South Africa | |
| 7 | 10,522.73 miles (16,934.64 km) S | Margate Airport (MGH) | Margate, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 8 | 10,459.91 miles (16,833.56 km) S | Lebakeng Airport (LEF) | Lebakeng, Lesotho | |
| 9 | 10,456.92 miles (16,828.75 km) S | Semonkong Airport (SOK) | Semonkong, Lesotho | |
| 10 | 10,454.55 miles (16,824.93 km) S | Mafeteng Airport (MFC) | Mafeteng, Lesotho | |
| 11 | 10,450.94 miles (16,819.11 km) S | Lesobeng Airport (LES) | Lesobeng, Lesotho | |
| 12 | 10,438.88 miles (16,799.71 km) S | Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) | Pietermaritzburg, South Africa | |
| 13 | 10,434.14 miles (16,792.07 km) S | King Shaka International (DUR) | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | |
| 14 | 10,431.16 miles (16,787.29 km) S | Moshoeshoe I International Airport (MSU) | Maseru, Lesotho | |
| 15 | 10,417.16 miles (16,764.75 km) S | Mokhotlong Airport (MKH) | Mokhotlong, Lesotho | |