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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Sandspit?

The distance between Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 1551 miles / 2496 kilometers / 1348 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sandspit (YZP) to Grand Forks (GFK) is 1964 miles / 3161 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 27 minutes.

Sandspit Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Sandspit to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1550.736 miles
  • 2495.668 kilometers
  • 1347.553 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
  • 1546.144 miles
  • 2488.278 kilometers
  • 1343.563 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 Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Sandspit Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Sandspit to Grand Forks generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 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 Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

Airport information

Origin Sandspit Airport
City: Sandspit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZP
ICAO Code: CYZP
Coordinates: 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″W
Destination Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W