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How far is Petersburg, AK, from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Petersburg (Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport) is 2534 miles / 4078 kilometers / 2202 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Petersburg (PSG) is 3285 miles / 5287 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 77 hours 59 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport

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2534
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Distance from Ottawa to Petersburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2533.973 miles
  • 4078.034 kilometers
  • 2201.962 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
  • 2526.715 miles
  • 4066.354 kilometers
  • 2195.656 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 Ottawa to Petersburg?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport is 5 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Petersburg generates about 279 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 279 kilograms equals 615 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Petersburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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