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

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

The driving distance from Petersburg (PSG) to Lynchburg (LYH) is 3549 miles / 5711 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 2 minutes.

Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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Distance from Petersburg to Lynchburg

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Petersburg to Lynchburg. 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 Petersburg to Lynchburg?

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

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

On average, flying from Petersburg to Lynchburg 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 Petersburg to Lynchburg

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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