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How far is Castlegar from Rankin Inlet?

The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) is 1343 miles / 2162 kilometers / 1167 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rankin Inlet (YRT) to Castlegar (YCG) is 1488 miles / 2394 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 14 minutes.

Rankin Inlet Airport – West Kootenay Regional Airport

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1343
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2162
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1167
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Distance from Rankin Inlet to Castlegar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1343.349 miles
  • 2161.911 kilometers
  • 1167.338 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
  • 1340.147 miles
  • 2156.758 kilometers
  • 1164.556 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 Castlegar?

The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to West Kootenay Regional Airport is 3 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG)

On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to Castlegar generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 374 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 Castlegar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG).

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 West Kootenay Regional Airport
City: Castlegar
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCG
ICAO Code: CYCG
Coordinates: 49°17′47″N, 117°37′55″W