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

The distance between Brainerd (Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport) and Petersburg (Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport) is 1789 miles / 2878 kilometers / 1554 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Brainerd (BRD) to Petersburg (PSG) is 2346 miles / 3776 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 31 minutes.

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport – Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport

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Distance from Brainerd to Petersburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1788.509 miles
  • 2878.326 kilometers
  • 1554.172 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
  • 1783.607 miles
  • 2870.437 kilometers
  • 1549.912 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 Brainerd to Petersburg?

The estimated flight time from Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport to Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport is 3 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG)

On average, flying from Brainerd to Petersburg generates about 199 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 199 kilograms equals 439 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Brainerd to Petersburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD) and Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG).

Airport information

Origin Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
City: Brainerd, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRD
ICAO Code: KBRD
Coordinates: 46°23′53″N, 94°8′17″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