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How far is Petersburg, AK, from Wilmington, NC?

The distance between Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) and Petersburg (Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport) is 2982 miles / 4799 kilometers / 2591 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wilmington (ILM) to Petersburg (PSG) is 3764 miles / 6057 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 13 minutes.

Wilmington International Airport – Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport

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Distance from Wilmington to Petersburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2981.885 miles
  • 4798.879 kilometers
  • 2591.187 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
  • 2976.261 miles
  • 4789.828 kilometers
  • 2586.300 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 Wilmington to Petersburg?

The estimated flight time from Wilmington International Airport to Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport is 6 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilmington International Airport (ILM) and Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG)

On average, flying from Wilmington to Petersburg generates about 332 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 332 kilograms equals 732 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilmington to Petersburg

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

Airport information

Origin Wilmington International Airport
City: Wilmington, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ILM
ICAO Code: KILM
Coordinates: 34°16′14″N, 77°54′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