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How far is Columbia, SC, from Petersburg, AK?

The distance between Petersburg (Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2879 miles / 4633 kilometers / 2501 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Petersburg (PSG) to Columbia (CAE) is 3619 miles / 5824 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 21 minutes.

Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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Distance from Petersburg to Columbia

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Petersburg to Columbia. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2878.572 miles
  • 4632.612 kilometers
  • 2501.410 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
  • 2873.454 miles
  • 4624.376 kilometers
  • 2496.963 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 Petersburg to Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 5 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Petersburg to Columbia generates about 320 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 320 kilograms equals 705 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Petersburg to Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

Airport information

Origin Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport
City: Petersburg, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PSG
ICAO Code: PAPG
Coordinates: 56°48′6″N, 132°56′42″W
Destination Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W