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How far is Sandspit from Goose Bay?

The distance between Goose Bay (CFB Goose Bay) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 2830 miles / 4555 kilometers / 2459 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Goose Bay (YYR) to Sandspit (YZP) is 4368 miles / 7029 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 97 hours 27 minutes.

CFB Goose Bay – Sandspit Airport

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2830
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4555
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2459
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Distance from Goose Bay to Sandspit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2830.151 miles
  • 4554.686 kilometers
  • 2459.334 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
  • 2820.915 miles
  • 4539.823 kilometers
  • 2451.308 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 Goose Bay to Sandspit?

The estimated flight time from CFB Goose Bay to Sandspit Airport is 5 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)

On average, flying from Goose Bay to Sandspit generates about 314 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 314 kilograms equals 692 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Goose Bay to Sandspit

See the map of the shortest flight path between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Sandspit Airport (YZP).

Airport information

Origin CFB Goose Bay
City: Goose Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYR
ICAO Code: CYYR
Coordinates: 53°19′9″N, 60°25′32″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