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How far is Nuuk from Rankin Inlet?

The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and Nuuk (Nuuk Airport) is 1234 miles / 1986 kilometers / 1072 nautical miles.

Rankin Inlet Airport – Nuuk Airport

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Distance from Rankin Inlet to Nuuk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1233.783 miles
  • 1985.582 kilometers
  • 1072.128 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
  • 1229.107 miles
  • 1978.056 kilometers
  • 1068.065 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 Nuuk?

The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to Nuuk Airport is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Nuuk Airport (GOH)

On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to Nuuk generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 359 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rankin Inlet to Nuuk

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

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 Nuuk Airport
City: Nuuk
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: GOH
ICAO Code: BGGH
Coordinates: 64°11′27″N, 51°40′41″W