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How far is Fairbanks, AK, from Rankin Inlet?

The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and Fairbanks (Fairbanks International Airport) is 1656 miles / 2665 kilometers / 1439 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rankin Inlet (YRT) to Fairbanks (FAI) is 2881 miles / 4637 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 61 hours 4 minutes.

Rankin Inlet Airport – Fairbanks International Airport

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Distance from Rankin Inlet to Fairbanks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1656.120 miles
  • 2665.267 kilometers
  • 1439.129 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
  • 1649.822 miles
  • 2655.131 kilometers
  • 1433.656 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 Fairbanks?

The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to Fairbanks International Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Fairbanks International Airport (FAI)

On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to Fairbanks generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 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 Fairbanks

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

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 Fairbanks International Airport
City: Fairbanks, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: FAI
ICAO Code: PAFA
Coordinates: 64°48′54″N, 147°51′21″W