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How far is Los Angeles, CA, from Petersburg, AK?

The distance between Petersburg (Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport) and Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) is 1722 miles / 2771 kilometers / 1496 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Petersburg (PSG) to Los Angeles (LAX) is 2407 miles / 3874 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 12 minutes.

Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport – Los Angeles International Airport

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Distance from Petersburg to Los Angeles

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1721.616 miles
  • 2770.673 kilometers
  • 1496.044 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
  • 1721.590 miles
  • 2770.631 kilometers
  • 1496.021 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 Los Angeles?

The estimated flight time from Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

On average, flying from Petersburg to Los Angeles generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 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 Los Angeles

See the map of the shortest flight path between Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

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 Los Angeles International Airport
City: Los Angeles, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LAX
ICAO Code: KLAX
Coordinates: 33°56′33″N, 118°24′28″W