How far is Rankin Inlet from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) is 934 miles / 1503 kilometers / 812 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Rankin Inlet (YRT) is 1943 miles / 3127 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 21 minutes.
Fort Simpson Airport – Rankin Inlet Airport
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Rankin Inlet
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Rankin Inlet. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 933.995 miles
- 1503.119 kilometers
- 811.619 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- 930.509 miles
- 1497.509 kilometers
- 808.590 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 Fort Simpson to Rankin Inlet?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Rankin Inlet Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Rankin Inlet?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Rankin Inlet generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Simpson to Rankin Inlet
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort Simpson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Simpson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YFS |
| ICAO Code: | CYFS |
| Coordinates: | 61°45′36″N, 121°14′13″W |
| Destination | Rankin Inlet Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rankin Inlet |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YRT |
| ICAO Code: | CYRT |
| Coordinates: | 62°48′41″N, 92°6′56″W |