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How far is Paamiut from Rankin Inlet?

The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and Paamiut (Paamiut Airport) is 1340 miles / 2156 kilometers / 1164 nautical miles.

Rankin Inlet Airport – Paamiut Airport

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1340
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2156
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1164
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Distance from Rankin Inlet to Paamiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1339.573 miles
  • 2155.834 kilometers
  • 1164.057 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
  • 1334.557 miles
  • 2147.761 kilometers
  • 1159.698 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 Paamiut?

The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to Paamiut Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Paamiut Airport (JFR)

On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to Paamiut generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rankin Inlet to Paamiut

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

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 Paamiut Airport
City: Paamiut
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JFR
ICAO Code: BGPT
Coordinates: 62°0′53″N, 49°40′15″W