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How far is Narsarsuaq from Rankin Inlet?

The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) is 1492 miles / 2400 kilometers / 1296 nautical miles.

Rankin Inlet Airport – Narsarsuaq Airport

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Distance from Rankin Inlet to Narsarsuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1491.588 miles
  • 2400.478 kilometers
  • 1296.154 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
  • 1486.043 miles
  • 2391.555 kilometers
  • 1291.336 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 Narsarsuaq?

The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to Narsarsuaq Airport is 3 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK)

On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to Narsarsuaq generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rankin Inlet to Narsarsuaq

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

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 Narsarsuaq Airport
City: Narsarsuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: UAK
ICAO Code: BGBW
Coordinates: 61°9′37″N, 45°25′33″W