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How far is Rankin Inlet from Williams Lake?

The distance between Williams Lake (Williams Lake Airport) and Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) is 1317 miles / 2120 kilometers / 1145 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Williams Lake (YWL) to Rankin Inlet (YRT) is 1627 miles / 2618 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 37 minutes.

Williams Lake Airport – Rankin Inlet Airport

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1317
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2120
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1145
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Distance from Williams Lake to Rankin Inlet

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1317.260 miles
  • 2119.924 kilometers
  • 1144.667 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
  • 1313.469 miles
  • 2113.824 kilometers
  • 1141.374 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 Williams Lake to Rankin Inlet?

The estimated flight time from Williams Lake Airport to Rankin Inlet Airport is 2 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT)

On average, flying from Williams Lake to Rankin Inlet generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 370 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Williams Lake to Rankin Inlet

See the map of the shortest flight path between Williams Lake Airport (YWL) and Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT).

Airport information

Origin Williams Lake Airport
City: Williams Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWL
ICAO Code: CYWL
Coordinates: 52°10′59″N, 122°3′14″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