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How far is Petersburg, AK, from Sacramento, CA?

The distance between Sacramento (Sacramento Mather Airport) and Petersburg (Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport) is 1368 miles / 2202 kilometers / 1189 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sacramento (MHR) to Petersburg (PSG) is 2033 miles / 3271 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 25 minutes.

Sacramento Mather Airport – Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport

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1368
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2202
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1189
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Distance from Sacramento to Petersburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1368.365 miles
  • 2202.169 kilometers
  • 1189.076 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
  • 1367.886 miles
  • 2201.399 kilometers
  • 1188.661 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 Sacramento to Petersburg?

The estimated flight time from Sacramento Mather Airport to Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport is 3 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG)

On average, flying from Sacramento to Petersburg generates about 171 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 171 kilograms equals 377 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sacramento to Petersburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR) and Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG).

Airport information

Origin Sacramento Mather Airport
City: Sacramento, CA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MHR
ICAO Code: KMHR
Coordinates: 38°33′14″N, 121°17′52″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