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How far is Chevak, AK, from Rankin Inlet?

The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and Chevak (Chevak Airport) is 2250 miles / 3621 kilometers / 1955 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rankin Inlet (YRT) to Chevak (VAK) is 3676 miles / 5916 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 153 hours 8 minutes.

Rankin Inlet Airport – Chevak Airport

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2250
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3621
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1955
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Distance from Rankin Inlet to Chevak

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2249.921 miles
  • 3620.897 kilometers
  • 1955.128 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
  • 2241.527 miles
  • 3607.387 kilometers
  • 1947.833 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 Chevak?

The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to Chevak Airport is 4 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Chevak Airport (VAK)

On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to Chevak generates about 246 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 246 kilograms equals 543 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 Chevak

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

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 Chevak Airport
City: Chevak, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: VAK
ICAO Code: PAVA
Coordinates: 61°32′1″N, 165°35′2″W