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How far is Rochester, MN, from Sandspit?

The distance between Sandspit (Sandspit Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 1886 miles / 3036 kilometers / 1639 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sandspit (YZP) to Rochester (RST) is 2379 miles / 3829 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 29 minutes.

Sandspit Airport – Rochester International Airport

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1886
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Distance from Sandspit to Rochester

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1886.381 miles
  • 3035.836 kilometers
  • 1639.220 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
  • 1881.391 miles
  • 3027.805 kilometers
  • 1634.884 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 Rochester?

The estimated flight time from Sandspit Airport to Rochester International Airport is 4 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Rochester International Airport (RST)

On average, flying from Sandspit to Rochester generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 457 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 Rochester

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sandspit Airport (YZP) and Rochester International Airport (RST).

Airport information

Origin Sandspit Airport
City: Sandspit
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YZP
ICAO Code: CYZP
Coordinates: 53°15′15″N, 131°48′50″W
Destination Rochester International Airport
City: Rochester, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RST
ICAO Code: KRST
Coordinates: 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W