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How far is Petersburg, AK, from Portland, ME?

The distance between Portland (Portland International Jetport) and Petersburg (Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport) is 2811 miles / 4523 kilometers / 2442 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Portland (PWM) to Petersburg (PSG) is 3827 miles / 6159 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 85 hours 21 minutes.

Portland International Jetport – Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport

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Distance from Portland to Petersburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2810.626 miles
  • 4523.264 kilometers
  • 2442.367 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
  • 2802.804 miles
  • 4510.675 kilometers
  • 2435.570 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 Portland to Petersburg?

The estimated flight time from Portland International Jetport to Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport is 5 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG)

On average, flying from Portland to Petersburg generates about 312 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 312 kilograms equals 687 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Portland to Petersburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Portland International Jetport (PWM) and Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG).

Airport information

Origin Portland International Jetport
City: Portland, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PWM
ICAO Code: KPWM
Coordinates: 43°38′46″N, 70°18′33″W
Destination 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