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How far is Rankin Inlet from Whitehorse?

The distance between Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) and Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) is 1390 miles / 2238 kilometers / 1208 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whitehorse (YXY) to Rankin Inlet (YRT) is 2290 miles / 3686 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 33 minutes.

Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport – Rankin Inlet Airport

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1390
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1208
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Distance from Whitehorse to Rankin Inlet

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1390.356 miles
  • 2237.562 kilometers
  • 1208.187 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
  • 1385.214 miles
  • 2229.286 kilometers
  • 1203.718 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 Whitehorse to Rankin Inlet?

The estimated flight time from Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport to Rankin Inlet Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT)

On average, flying from Whitehorse to Rankin Inlet generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whitehorse to Rankin Inlet

See the map of the shortest flight path between Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY) and Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT).

Airport information

Origin Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
City: Whitehorse
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXY
ICAO Code: CYXY
Coordinates: 60°42′34″N, 135°4′1″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