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How far is Upernavik from Rankin Inlet?

The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and Upernavik (Upernavik Airport) is 1141 miles / 1836 kilometers / 991 nautical miles.

Rankin Inlet Airport – Upernavik Airport

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1836
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991
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Distance from Rankin Inlet to Upernavik

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1140.623 miles
  • 1835.655 kilometers
  • 991.174 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
  • 1136.499 miles
  • 1829.018 kilometers
  • 987.591 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 Upernavik?

The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to Upernavik Airport is 2 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Upernavik Airport (JUV)

On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to Upernavik generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 350 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rankin Inlet to Upernavik

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

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 Upernavik Airport
City: Upernavik
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JUV
ICAO Code: BGUK
Coordinates: 72°47′24″N, 56°7′50″W