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How far is Rankin Inlet from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) is 1355 miles / 2181 kilometers / 1177 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Rankin Inlet (YRT) is 1522 miles / 2450 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 36 hours 5 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Rankin Inlet Airport

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1355
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2181
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1177
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Distance from Kelowna to Rankin Inlet

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kelowna to Rankin Inlet. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1355.023 miles
  • 2180.699 kilometers
  • 1177.483 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
  • 1351.595 miles
  • 2175.181 kilometers
  • 1174.504 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 Kelowna to Rankin Inlet?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Rankin Inlet Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Rankin Inlet generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 376 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Rankin Inlet

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT).

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″W
Destination Rankin Inlet Airport
City: Rankin Inlet
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRT
ICAO Code: CYRT
Coordinates: 62°48′41″N, 92°6′56″W