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How far is Kangerlussuaq from Rankin Inlet?

The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) is 1227 miles / 1975 kilometers / 1066 nautical miles.

Rankin Inlet Airport – Kangerlussuaq Airport

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Distance from Rankin Inlet to Kangerlussuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1226.926 miles
  • 1974.546 kilometers
  • 1066.169 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
  • 1222.273 miles
  • 1967.058 kilometers
  • 1062.126 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 Kangerlussuaq?

The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to Kangerlussuaq Airport is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ)

On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to Kangerlussuaq generates about 163 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 163 kilograms equals 358 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rankin Inlet to Kangerlussuaq

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

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 Kangerlussuaq Airport
City: Kangerlussuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: SFJ
ICAO Code: BGSF
Coordinates: 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W