How far is Sandspit from Richmond, VA?
The distance between Richmond (Richmond International Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 2786 miles / 4483 kilometers / 2421 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Richmond (RIC) to Sandspit (YZP) is 3504 miles / 5639 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 16 minutes.
Richmond International Airport – Sandspit Airport
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Distance from Richmond to Sandspit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Richmond to Sandspit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2785.744 miles
- 4483.220 kilometers
- 2420.745 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- 2779.378 miles
- 4472.976 kilometers
- 2415.214 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 Richmond to Sandspit?
The estimated flight time from Richmond International Airport to Sandspit Airport is 5 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Richmond and Sandspit?
The time difference between Richmond and Sandspit is 3 hours. Sandspit is 3 hours behind Richmond.
Flight carbon footprint between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)
On average, flying from Richmond to Sandspit generates about 309 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 309 kilograms equals 681 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Richmond to Sandspit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Richmond International Airport (RIC) and Sandspit Airport (YZP).
Airport information
| Origin | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |
| Destination | Sandspit Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sandspit |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YZP |
| ICAO Code: | CYZP |
| Coordinates: | 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″W |