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How far is Sandspit from Dubuque, IA?

The distance between Dubuque (Dubuque Regional Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 2020 miles / 3251 kilometers / 1755 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dubuque (DBQ) to Sandspit (YZP) is 2549 miles / 4103 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 55 hours 27 minutes.

Dubuque Regional Airport – Sandspit Airport

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Distance from Dubuque to Sandspit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2020.189 miles
  • 3251.180 kilometers
  • 1755.497 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
  • 2015.086 miles
  • 3242.966 kilometers
  • 1751.062 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 Dubuque to Sandspit?

The estimated flight time from Dubuque Regional Airport to Sandspit Airport is 4 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)

On average, flying from Dubuque to Sandspit generates about 220 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 220 kilograms equals 485 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dubuque to Sandspit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) and Sandspit Airport (YZP).

Airport information

Origin Dubuque Regional Airport
City: Dubuque, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DBQ
ICAO Code: KDBQ
Coordinates: 42°24′7″N, 90°42′34″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