How far is Hughes, AK, from Rankin Inlet?
The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and Hughes (Hughes Airport (Alaska)) is 1796 miles / 2891 kilometers / 1561 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rankin Inlet (YRT) to Hughes (HUS) is 3216 miles / 5176 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 90 hours 9 minutes.
Rankin Inlet Airport – Hughes Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Rankin Inlet to Hughes
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rankin Inlet to Hughes. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1796.428 miles
- 2891.071 kilometers
- 1561.053 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- 1789.567 miles
- 2880.029 kilometers
- 1555.091 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 Hughes?
The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to Hughes Airport (Alaska) is 3 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rankin Inlet and Hughes?
Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS)
On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to Hughes generates about 200 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 200 kilograms equals 440 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 Hughes
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Hughes Airport (Alaska) (HUS).
Airport information
| Origin | Rankin Inlet Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rankin Inlet |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YRT |
| ICAO Code: | CYRT |
| Coordinates: | 62°48′41″N, 92°6′56″W |
| Destination | Hughes Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Hughes, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HUS |
| ICAO Code: | PAHU |
| Coordinates: | 66°2′27″N, 154°15′46″W |