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How far is Rankin Inlet from Cape Dorset?

The distance between Cape Dorset (Cape Dorset Airport) and Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) is 491 miles / 790 kilometers / 426 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cape Dorset (YTE) to Rankin Inlet (YRT) is 2515 miles / 4048 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 44 minutes.

Cape Dorset Airport – Rankin Inlet Airport

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491
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426
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Distance from Cape Dorset to Rankin Inlet

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 490.670 miles
  • 789.658 kilometers
  • 426.381 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
  • 488.832 miles
  • 786.700 kilometers
  • 424.784 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 Cape Dorset to Rankin Inlet?

The estimated flight time from Cape Dorset Airport to Rankin Inlet Airport is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Dorset Airport (YTE) and Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT)

On average, flying from Cape Dorset to Rankin Inlet generates about 97 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 97 kilograms equals 214 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Cape Dorset to Rankin Inlet

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Dorset Airport (YTE) and Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT).

Airport information

Origin Cape Dorset Airport
City: Cape Dorset
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTE
ICAO Code: CYTE
Coordinates: 64°13′48″N, 76°31′36″W
Destination 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