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How far is May Creek, AK, from Rankin Inlet?

The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and May Creek (May Creek Airport) is 1603 miles / 2580 kilometers / 1393 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rankin Inlet (YRT) to May Creek (MYK) is 2934 miles / 4722 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 0 minutes.

Rankin Inlet Airport – May Creek Airport

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1603
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2580
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1393
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Distance from Rankin Inlet to May Creek

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1603.297 miles
  • 2580.257 kilometers
  • 1393.227 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
  • 1597.326 miles
  • 2570.648 kilometers
  • 1388.039 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 May Creek?

The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to May Creek Airport is 3 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and May Creek Airport (MYK)

On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to May Creek generates about 186 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 186 kilograms equals 410 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 May Creek

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and May Creek Airport (MYK).

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 May Creek Airport
City: May Creek, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MYK
ICAO Code: MYK
Coordinates: 61°20′8″N, 142°41′13″W