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How far is Rankin Inlet from Castlegar?

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

The driving distance from Castlegar (YCG) to Rankin Inlet (YRT) is 1488 miles / 2395 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 22 minutes.

West Kootenay Regional Airport – Rankin Inlet Airport

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1343
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2162
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1167
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Distance from Castlegar to Rankin Inlet

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Castlegar to Rankin Inlet. 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 Castlegar to Rankin Inlet?

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

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

On average, flying from Castlegar to Rankin Inlet 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 Castlegar to Rankin Inlet

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

Airport information

Origin 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
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