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How far is Rankin Inlet from Thunder Bay?

The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) is 1005 miles / 1617 kilometers / 873 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Rankin Inlet (YRT) is 1112 miles / 1789 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 46 minutes.

Thunder Bay International Airport – Rankin Inlet Airport

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Distance from Thunder Bay to Rankin Inlet

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1004.641 miles
  • 1616.813 kilometers
  • 873.009 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
  • 1003.378 miles
  • 1614.781 kilometers
  • 871.912 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 Thunder Bay to Rankin Inlet?

The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Rankin Inlet Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT)

On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Rankin Inlet generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Thunder Bay to Rankin Inlet

See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT).

Airport information

Origin Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″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