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How far is Columbia, SC, from Rankin Inlet?

The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) is 2052 miles / 3302 kilometers / 1783 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rankin Inlet (YRT) to Columbia (CAE) is 2321 miles / 3735 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 27 minutes.

Rankin Inlet Airport – Columbia Metropolitan Airport

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3302
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1783
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Distance from Rankin Inlet to Columbia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2051.567 miles
  • 3301.676 kilometers
  • 1782.763 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
  • 2051.244 miles
  • 3301.157 kilometers
  • 1782.482 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 Columbia?

The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport is 4 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to Columbia generates about 223 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 223 kilograms equals 492 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 Columbia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).

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 Columbia Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbia, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CAE
ICAO Code: KCAE
Coordinates: 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W