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

The distance between Petersburg (Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2839 miles / 4569 kilometers / 2467 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Petersburg (PSG) to Richmond (RIC) is 3641 miles / 5859 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 27 minutes.

Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Petersburg to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2839.118 miles
  • 4569.117 kilometers
  • 2467.126 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
  • 2832.880 miles
  • 4559.078 kilometers
  • 2461.705 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport to Richmond International Airport is 5 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Petersburg to Richmond generates about 315 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 315 kilograms equals 695 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 Richmond

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

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 Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W