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Distance from Amherst to Pierpont

Driving Distance
21.8 mi 35.1 km
Flying Distance
17.3 mi 27.9 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Amherst, South Dakota to Pierpont, South Dakota is 21.8 mi (35.1 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 17.3 mi (27.9 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 2 min

The estimated travel time by road is 27 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a south direction. Average speeds around 49 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Amherst
State/Province South Dakota
Country US
Latitude 45.738007
Longitude -97.921217
GPS 45.738007° N, 97.921217° W
Local Time 5:21 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Destination:


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Place Pierpont
State/Province South Dakota
Country US
Latitude 45.495508
Longitude -97.83121
GPS 45.495508° N, 97.83121° W
Local Time 5:21 PM
Timezone America/Chicago

Journey Summary

Traveling from Amherst, South Dakota to Pierpont, South Dakota covers 21.8 mi (35.1 km) in a south direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 27 minutes under normal conditions.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 49 mph (79 km/h).

Route Map Visualization

Route map from Amherst to Pierpont

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.