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How far is Wainwright, AK, from Rankin Inlet?

The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and Wainwright (Wainwright Airport) is 1826 miles / 2939 kilometers / 1587 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rankin Inlet (YRT) to Wainwright (AIN) is 3437 miles / 5532 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 81 hours 0 minutes.

Rankin Inlet Airport – Wainwright Airport

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1826
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2939
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1587
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Distance from Rankin Inlet to Wainwright

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1826.341 miles
  • 2939.212 kilometers
  • 1587.047 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
  • 1819.333 miles
  • 2927.933 kilometers
  • 1580.957 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 Rankin Inlet to Wainwright?

The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to Wainwright Airport is 3 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Wainwright Airport (AIN)

On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to Wainwright generates about 202 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 202 kilograms equals 446 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Wainwright Airport (AIN).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Wainwright Airport
City: Wainwright, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AIN
ICAO Code: PAWI
Coordinates: 70°38′16″N, 159°59′41″W