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How far is Rochester, MN, from Petersburg, AK?

The distance between Petersburg (Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 1960 miles / 3154 kilometers / 1703 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Petersburg (PSG) to Rochester (RST) is 2523 miles / 4060 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 45 minutes.

Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport – Rochester International Airport

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Distance from Petersburg to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1959.932 miles
  • 3154.205 kilometers
  • 1703.134 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
  • 1954.996 miles
  • 3146.262 kilometers
  • 1698.846 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport to Rochester International Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Petersburg to Rochester generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 471 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 Rochester

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

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 Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W