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How far is Sandspit from Rochester, MN?

The distance between Rochester (Rochester International Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 1886 miles / 3036 kilometers / 1639 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rochester (RST) to Sandspit (YZP) is 2383 miles / 3835 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 29 minutes.

Rochester International Airport – Sandspit Airport

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1886
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3036
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1639
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Distance from Rochester to Sandspit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1886.381 miles
  • 3035.836 kilometers
  • 1639.220 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
  • 1881.391 miles
  • 3027.805 kilometers
  • 1634.884 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 Rochester to Sandspit?

The estimated flight time from Rochester International Airport to Sandspit Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)

On average, flying from Rochester to Sandspit generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 457 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rochester to Sandspit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rochester International Airport (RST) and Sandspit Airport (YZP).

Airport information

Origin Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″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