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How far is Sandspit from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 2527 miles / 4068 kilometers / 2196 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Sandspit (YZP) is 3142 miles / 5057 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 69 hours 43 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Sandspit Airport

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2527
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4068
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2196
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Distance from Ottawa to Sandspit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2527.439 miles
  • 4067.519 kilometers
  • 2196.285 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
  • 2520.119 miles
  • 4055.738 kilometers
  • 2189.923 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 Ottawa to Sandspit?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Sandspit Airport is 5 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Sandspit generates about 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 278 kilograms equals 614 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Sandspit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Sandspit Airport (YZP).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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