How far is Petersburg, AK, from Des Moines, IA?
The distance between Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) and Petersburg (Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport) is 2029 miles / 3265 kilometers / 1763 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Petersburg (PSG) is 2720 miles / 4377 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 62 hours 25 minutes.
Des Moines International Airport – Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport
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Distance from Des Moines to Petersburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Des Moines to Petersburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2028.781 miles
- 3265.006 kilometers
- 1762.962 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- 2024.248 miles
- 3257.712 kilometers
- 1759.024 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 Des Moines to Petersburg?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines International Airport to Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport is 4 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Petersburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG)
On average, flying from Des Moines to Petersburg generates about 221 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 221 kilograms equals 487 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Des Moines to Petersburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG).
Airport information
| Origin | Des Moines International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Des Moines, IA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | DSM |
| ICAO Code: | KDSM |
| Coordinates: | 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W |
| Destination | Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Petersburg, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | PSG |
| ICAO Code: | PAPG |
| Coordinates: | 56°48′6″N, 132°56′42″W |