How far is Wales, AK, from Rankin Inlet?
The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and Wales (Wales Airport (Alaska)) is 2160 miles / 3476 kilometers / 1877 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rankin Inlet (YRT) to Wales (WAA) is 3713 miles / 5976 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 169 hours 15 minutes.
Rankin Inlet Airport – Wales Airport (Alaska)
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Distance from Rankin Inlet to Wales
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rankin Inlet to Wales. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2159.898 miles
- 3476.019 kilometers
- 1876.900 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- 2151.651 miles
- 3462.747 kilometers
- 1869.734 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 Wales?
The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to Wales Airport (Alaska) is 4 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rankin Inlet and Wales?
The time difference between Rankin Inlet and Wales is 3 hours. Wales is 3 hours behind Rankin Inlet.
Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA)
On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to Wales generates about 236 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 236 kilograms equals 520 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 Wales
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Wales Airport (Alaska) (WAA).
Airport information
| Origin | Rankin Inlet Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rankin Inlet |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YRT |
| ICAO Code: | CYRT |
| Coordinates: | 62°48′41″N, 92°6′56″W |
| Destination | Wales Airport (Alaska) |
|---|---|
| City: | Wales, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | WAA |
| ICAO Code: | PAIW |
| Coordinates: | 65°37′21″N, 168°5′42″W |