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How far is Rankin Inlet from Sydney?

The distance between Sydney (Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport) and Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) is 1698 miles / 2733 kilometers / 1476 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sydney (YQY) to Rankin Inlet (YRT) is 2973 miles / 4785 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 64 hours 47 minutes.

Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport – Rankin Inlet Airport

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1698
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Distance from Sydney to Rankin Inlet

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1698.316 miles
  • 2733.175 kilometers
  • 1475.796 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
  • 1694.476 miles
  • 2726.995 kilometers
  • 1472.460 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 Sydney to Rankin Inlet?

The estimated flight time from Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport to Rankin Inlet Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT)

On average, flying from Sydney to Rankin Inlet generates about 193 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 193 kilograms equals 424 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT).

Airport information

Origin Sydney/J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
City: Sydney
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQY
ICAO Code: CYQY
Coordinates: 46°9′41″N, 60°2′52″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