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How far is Sandspit from Roanoke, VA?

The distance between Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 2684 miles / 4319 kilometers / 2332 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Roanoke (ROA) to Sandspit (YZP) is 3357 miles / 5403 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 70 hours 2 minutes.

Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport – Sandspit Airport

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2684
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4319
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2332
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Distance from Roanoke to Sandspit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2683.802 miles
  • 4319.161 kilometers
  • 2332.161 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
  • 2677.826 miles
  • 4309.543 kilometers
  • 2326.967 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 Roanoke to Sandspit?

The estimated flight time from Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport to Sandspit Airport is 5 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)

On average, flying from Roanoke to Sandspit generates about 297 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 297 kilograms equals 654 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Roanoke to Sandspit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) and Sandspit Airport (YZP).

Airport information

Origin Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
City: Roanoke, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ROA
ICAO Code: KROA
Coordinates: 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″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