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How far is Sandspit from Alamosa, CO?

The distance between Alamosa (San Luis Valley Regional Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 1654 miles / 2661 kilometers / 1437 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alamosa (ALS) to Sandspit (YZP) is 2375 miles / 3822 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 58 minutes.

San Luis Valley Regional Airport – Sandspit Airport

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Distance from Alamosa to Sandspit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1653.694 miles
  • 2661.363 kilometers
  • 1437.021 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
  • 1651.465 miles
  • 2657.775 kilometers
  • 1435.084 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 Alamosa to Sandspit?

The estimated flight time from San Luis Valley Regional Airport to Sandspit Airport is 3 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)

On average, flying from Alamosa to Sandspit generates about 189 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 189 kilograms equals 418 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alamosa to Sandspit

See the map of the shortest flight path between San Luis Valley Regional Airport (ALS) and Sandspit Airport (YZP).

Airport information

Origin San Luis Valley Regional Airport
City: Alamosa, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ALS
ICAO Code: KALS
Coordinates: 37°26′5″N, 105°52′1″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