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How far is Sandspit from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 3116 miles / 5014 kilometers / 2707 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Sandspit (YZP) is 4122 miles / 6634 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 89 hours 57 minutes.

Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Sandspit Airport

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3116
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5014
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2707
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Distance from Sydney to Sandspit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3115.578 miles
  • 5014.036 kilometers
  • 2707.363 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
  • 3106.285 miles
  • 4999.081 kilometers
  • 2699.288 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 Sydney to Sandspit?

The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Sandspit Airport is 6 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)

On average, flying from Sydney to Sandspit generates about 348 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 348 kilograms equals 767 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sydney to Sandspit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Sandspit Airport (YZP).

Airport information

Origin Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQY
ICAO Code: CYQY
Coordinates: 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″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