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How far is Sanikiluaq from Rankin Inlet?

The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) is 624 miles / 1004 kilometers / 542 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rankin Inlet (YRT) to Sanikiluaq (YSK) is 2254 miles / 3628 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 55 minutes.

Rankin Inlet Airport – Sanikiluaq Airport

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Distance from Rankin Inlet to Sanikiluaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 623.706 miles
  • 1003.758 kilometers
  • 541.986 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
  • 621.975 miles
  • 1000.972 kilometers
  • 540.481 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 Sanikiluaq?

The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to Sanikiluaq Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK)

On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to Sanikiluaq generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 255 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 Sanikiluaq

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

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 Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″W