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How far is Sandspit from Iqaluit?

The distance between Iqaluit (Iqaluit Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 2295 miles / 3693 kilometers / 1994 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Iqaluit (YFB) to Sandspit (YZP) is 4913 miles / 7906 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 133 hours 26 minutes.

Iqaluit Airport – Sandspit Airport

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2295
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3693
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1994
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Distance from Iqaluit to Sandspit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2294.517 miles
  • 3692.667 kilometers
  • 1993.881 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
  • 2286.835 miles
  • 3680.305 kilometers
  • 1987.206 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 Iqaluit to Sandspit?

The estimated flight time from Iqaluit Airport to Sandspit Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)

On average, flying from Iqaluit to Sandspit generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 554 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Iqaluit to Sandspit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Iqaluit Airport (YFB) and Sandspit Airport (YZP).

Airport information

Origin Iqaluit Airport
City: Iqaluit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YFB
ICAO Code: CYFB
Coordinates: 63°45′23″N, 68°33′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