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How far is Petersburg, AK, from Gander?

The distance between Gander (Gander International Airport) and Petersburg (Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport) is 3140 miles / 5053 kilometers / 2728 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gander (YQX) to Petersburg (PSG) is 5275 miles / 8489 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 126 hours 20 minutes.

Gander International Airport – Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport

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3140
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5053
Kilometers
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2728
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
6 h 26 min
Time Difference
5 h 30 min
CO2 emission
351 kg

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Distance from Gander to Petersburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3139.892 miles
  • 5053.166 kilometers
  • 2728.491 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
  • 3129.983 miles
  • 5037.219 kilometers
  • 2719.881 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 Gander to Petersburg?

The estimated flight time from Gander International Airport to Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport is 6 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gander International Airport (YQX) and Petersburg James A. Johnson Airport (PSG)

On average, flying from Gander to Petersburg generates about 351 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 351 kilograms equals 774 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gander to Petersburg

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

Airport information

Origin Gander International Airport
City: Gander
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQX
ICAO Code: CYQX
Coordinates: 48°56′12″N, 54°34′5″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