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How far is Petersburg, AK, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento International Airport) and Petersburg (Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport) is 1354 miles / 2179 kilometers / 1177 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (SMF) to Petersburg (PSG) is 2011 miles / 3237 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 59 minutes.

Sacramento International Airport – Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport

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2179
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1177
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Distance from Sacramento to Petersburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1353.982 miles
  • 2179.023 kilometers
  • 1176.578 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
  • 1353.513 miles
  • 2178.268 kilometers
  • 1176.171 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 Sacramento to Petersburg?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Petersburg generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Petersburg

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

Airport information

Origin Sacramento International Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SMF
ICAO Code: KSMF
Coordinates: 38°41′43″N, 121°35′27″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