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How far is Cape Dorset from Sandspit?

The distance between Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) and Cape Dorset (Cape Dorset Airport) is 2050 miles / 3299 kilometers / 1781 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sandspit (YZP) to Cape Dorset (YTE) is 3711 miles / 5973 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 91 hours 9 minutes.

Sandspit Airport – Cape Dorset Airport

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2050
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3299
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1781
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Distance from Sandspit to Cape Dorset

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2050.080 miles
  • 3299.283 kilometers
  • 1781.470 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
  • 2043.324 miles
  • 3288.412 kilometers
  • 1775.600 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 Cape Dorset?

The estimated flight time from Sandspit Airport to Cape Dorset Airport is 4 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Cape Dorset Airport (YTE)

On average, flying from Sandspit to Cape Dorset generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 492 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 Cape Dorset

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Cape Dorset Airport (YTE).

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 Cape Dorset Airport
City: Cape Dorset
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTE
ICAO Code: CYTE
Coordinates: 64°13′48″N, 76°31′36″W