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How far is Detroit, MI, from Rankin Inlet?

The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Airport) is 1468 miles / 2363 kilometers / 1276 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rankin Inlet (YRT) to Detroit (DTW) is 1804 miles / 2903 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 20 minutes.

Rankin Inlet Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport

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1468
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1276
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Distance from Rankin Inlet to Detroit

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1468.311 miles
  • 2363.018 kilometers
  • 1275.928 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
  • 1467.056 miles
  • 2360.998 kilometers
  • 1274.837 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 Rankin Inlet to Detroit?

The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport is 3 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW)

On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to Detroit generates about 177 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 177 kilograms equals 391 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

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

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Detroit Metropolitan Airport
City: Detroit, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DTW
ICAO Code: KDTW
Coordinates: 42°12′44″N, 83°21′12″W