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How far is Sandspit from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 2627 miles / 4227 kilometers / 2283 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New Orleans (MSY) to Sandspit (YZP) is 3425 miles / 5512 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 51 minutes.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Sandspit Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Sandspit

There are several ways to calculate the distance from New Orleans to Sandspit. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2626.751 miles
  • 4227.346 kilometers
  • 2282.584 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
  • 2623.673 miles
  • 4222.392 kilometers
  • 2279.909 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 New Orleans to Sandspit?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Sandspit Airport is 5 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Sandspit generates about 290 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 290 kilograms equals 639 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New Orleans to Sandspit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Sandspit Airport (YZP).

Airport information

Origin Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
City: New Orleans, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSY
ICAO Code: KMSY
Coordinates: 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″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