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How far is Petersburg, AK, from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Petersburg (Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport) is 2777 miles / 4469 kilometers / 2413 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Petersburg (PSG) is 3554 miles / 5719 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 11 minutes.

Lynchburg Regional Airport – Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport

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Distance from Lynchburg to Petersburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2776.875 miles
  • 4468.948 kilometers
  • 2413.039 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
  • 2770.917 miles
  • 4459.359 kilometers
  • 2407.861 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 Lynchburg to Petersburg?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport is 5 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to Petersburg generates about 308 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 308 kilograms equals 678 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lynchburg to Petersburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG).

Airport information

Origin Lynchburg Regional Airport
City: Lynchburg, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LYH
ICAO Code: KLYH
Coordinates: 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″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