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How far is Sandspit from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) is 2800 miles / 4506 kilometers / 2433 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Raleigh (RDU) to Sandspit (YZP) is 3483 miles / 5605 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 20 minutes.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Sandspit Airport

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2800
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4506
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2433
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Distance from Raleigh to Sandspit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2799.603 miles
  • 4505.525 kilometers
  • 2432.789 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
  • 2793.683 miles
  • 4495.997 kilometers
  • 2427.644 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 Raleigh to Sandspit?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Sandspit Airport is 5 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Sandspit Airport (YZP)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Sandspit generates about 310 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 310 kilograms equals 684 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Raleigh to Sandspit

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Sandspit Airport (YZP).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″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