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How far is Sandspit from Petersburg, AK?

The distance between Petersburg (Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 249 miles / 401 kilometers / 217 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Petersburg (PSG) to Sandspit (YZP) is 389 miles / 626 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 28 minutes.

Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport – Sandspit Airport

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Distance from Petersburg to Sandspit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 249.458 miles
  • 401.464 kilometers
  • 216.773 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
  • 249.152 miles
  • 400.971 kilometers
  • 216.507 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 Sandspit?

The estimated flight time from Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport to Sandspit Airport is 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)

On average, flying from Petersburg to Sandspit generates about 62 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 62 kilograms equals 136 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 Sandspit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG) and Sandspit Airport (YZP).

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 Sandspit Airport
City: Sandspit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZP
ICAO Code: CYZP
Coordinates: 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″W