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How far is Rankin Inlet from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) is 1509 miles / 2428 kilometers / 1311 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Rankin Inlet (YRT) is 1880 miles / 3026 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 30 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Rankin Inlet Airport

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1509
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2428
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1311
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Distance from Powell River to Rankin Inlet

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1508.807 miles
  • 2428.189 kilometers
  • 1311.117 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
  • 1504.761 miles
  • 2421.678 kilometers
  • 1307.602 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 Powell River to Rankin Inlet?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Rankin Inlet Airport is 3 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT)

On average, flying from Powell River to Rankin Inlet generates about 180 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 180 kilograms equals 397 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Powell River to Rankin Inlet

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT).

Airport information

Origin Powell River Airport
City: Powell River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPW
ICAO Code: CYPW
Coordinates: 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″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