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How far is Sisimiut from Rankin Inlet?

The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and Sisimiut (Sisimiut Airport) is 1146 miles / 1844 kilometers / 996 nautical miles.

Rankin Inlet Airport – Sisimiut Airport

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1844
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996
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Distance from Rankin Inlet to Sisimiut

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1145.741 miles
  • 1843.892 kilometers
  • 995.622 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
  • 1141.407 miles
  • 1836.916 kilometers
  • 991.855 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 Sisimiut?

The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to Sisimiut Airport is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS)

On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to Sisimiut generates about 159 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 159 kilograms equals 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rankin Inlet to Sisimiut

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Sisimiut Airport (JHS).

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 Sisimiut Airport
City: Sisimiut
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: JHS
ICAO Code: BGSS
Coordinates: 66°57′4″N, 53°43′45″W