How far is Sandspit from Fairbanks, AK?
The distance between Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 978 miles / 1573 kilometers / 850 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fairbanks (FAI) to Sandspit (YZP) is 1571 miles / 2529 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 39 minutes.
Fairbanks International Airport – Sandspit Airport
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Distance from Fairbanks to Sandspit
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fairbanks to Sandspit. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 977.723 miles
- 1573.492 kilometers
- 849.618 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- 975.406 miles
- 1569.763 kilometers
- 847.604 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 Fairbanks to Sandspit?
The estimated flight time from Fairbanks International Airport to Sandspit Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fairbanks and Sandspit?
The time difference between Fairbanks and Sandspit is 1 hour. Sandspit is 1 hour ahead of Fairbanks.
Flight carbon footprint between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)
On average, flying from Fairbanks to Sandspit generates about 149 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 149 kilograms equals 329 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fairbanks to Sandspit
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) and Sandspit Airport (YZP).
Airport information
| Origin | Fairbanks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fairbanks, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | FAI |
| ICAO Code: | PAFA |
| Coordinates: | 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W |
| Destination | Sandspit Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sandspit |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YZP |
| ICAO Code: | CYZP |
| Coordinates: | 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″W |