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How far is Petersburg, AK, from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Petersburg (Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport) is 1960 miles / 3154 kilometers / 1703 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Petersburg (PSG) is 2526 miles / 4065 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 46 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport

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Distance from Rochester to Petersburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1959.932 miles
  • 3154.205 kilometers
  • 1703.134 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
  • 1954.996 miles
  • 3146.262 kilometers
  • 1698.846 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 Rochester to Petersburg?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG)

On average, flying from Rochester to Petersburg generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 471 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Petersburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG).

Airport information

Origin Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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