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How far is Sandspit from Grand Forks, ND?

The distance between Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 1551 miles / 2496 kilometers / 1348 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Grand Forks (GFK) to Sandspit (YZP) is 1964 miles / 3161 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 29 minutes.

Grand Forks International Airport – Sandspit Airport

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1551
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1348
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Distance from Grand Forks to Sandspit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1550.736 miles
  • 2495.668 kilometers
  • 1347.553 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
  • 1546.144 miles
  • 2488.278 kilometers
  • 1343.563 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 Grand Forks to Sandspit?

The estimated flight time from Grand Forks International Airport to Sandspit Airport is 3 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)

On average, flying from Grand Forks to Sandspit generates about 183 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 183 kilograms equals 403 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Grand Forks to Sandspit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) and Sandspit Airport (YZP).

Airport information

Origin Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″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