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How far is Sandspit from Barrow, AK?

The distance between Barrow (Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 1462 miles / 2352 kilometers / 1270 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Barrow (BRW) to Sandspit (YZP) is 2113 miles / 3401 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 59 minutes.

Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport – Sandspit Airport

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Distance from Barrow to Sandspit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1461.514 miles
  • 2352.078 kilometers
  • 1270.021 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
  • 1457.671 miles
  • 2345.894 kilometers
  • 1266.681 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 Barrow to Sandspit?

The estimated flight time from Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport to Sandspit Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)

On average, flying from Barrow to Sandspit generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 390 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Barrow to Sandspit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport (BRW) and Sandspit Airport (YZP).

Airport information

Origin Wiley Post–Will Rogers Memorial Airport
City: Barrow, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BRW
ICAO Code: PABR
Coordinates: 71°17′7″N, 156°45′57″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