How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Sandspit?
The distance between Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 978 miles / 1573 kilometers / 850 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sandspit (YZP) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 1573 miles / 2531 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 39 minutes.
Sandspit Airport – Fairbanks International Airport
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Distance from Sandspit to Fairbanks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sandspit to Fairbanks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 977.723 miles
- 1573.492 kilometers
- 849.618 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- 975.406 miles
- 1569.763 kilometers
- 847.604 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 Sandspit to Fairbanks?
The estimated flight time from Sandspit Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sandspit and Fairbanks?
The time difference between Sandspit and Fairbanks is 1 hour. Fairbanks is 1 hour behind Sandspit.
Flight carbon footprint between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)
On average, flying from Sandspit to Fairbanks generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sandspit to Fairbanks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI).
Airport information
| Origin | Sandspit Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sandspit |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YZP |
| ICAO Code: | CYZP |
| Coordinates: | 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″W |
| Destination | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |