How far is Richmond, VA, from Sandspit?
The distance between Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 2786 miles / 4483 kilometers / 2421 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Sandspit (YZP) to Richmond (RIC) is 3498 miles / 5629 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 11 minutes.
Sandspit Airport – Richmond International Airport
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Distance from Sandspit to Richmond
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sandspit to Richmond. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2785.744 miles
- 4483.220 kilometers
- 2420.745 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- 2779.378 miles
- 4472.976 kilometers
- 2415.214 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 Sandspit to Richmond?
The estimated flight time from Sandspit Airport to Richmond International Airport is 5 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Sandspit and Richmond?
The time difference between Sandspit and Richmond is 3 hours. Richmond is 3 hours ahead of Sandspit.
Flight carbon footprint between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)
On average, flying from Sandspit to Richmond generates about 309 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 309 kilograms equals 681 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Sandspit to Richmond
See the map of the shortest flight path between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Richmond International Airport (RIC).
Airport information
| Origin | Sandspit Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sandspit |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YZP |
| ICAO Code: | CYZP |
| Coordinates: | 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″W |
| Destination | Richmond International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richmond, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RIC |
| ICAO Code: | KRIC |
| Coordinates: | 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W |