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How far is Sandspit from Washington D.C.?

The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 2716 miles / 4371 kilometers / 2360 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Sandspit (YZP) is 3391 miles / 5458 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 10 minutes.

Washington Dulles International Airport – Sandspit Airport

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2716
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4371
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2360
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Sandspit

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Sandspit. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2715.841 miles
  • 4370.723 kilometers
  • 2360.002 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
  • 2709.305 miles
  • 4360.204 kilometers
  • 2354.322 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 Washington D.C. to Sandspit?

The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sandspit Airport is 5 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)

On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Sandspit generates about 301 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 301 kilograms equals 662 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Washington D.C. to Sandspit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Sandspit Airport (YZP).

Airport information

Origin Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W
Destination Sandspit Airport
City: Sandspit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZP
ICAO Code: CYZP
Coordinates: 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″W