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How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Rankin Inlet?

The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 1474 miles / 2372 kilometers / 1281 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rankin Inlet (YRT) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 2074 miles / 3337 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 49 minutes.

Rankin Inlet Airport – Ketchikan International Airport

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Distance from Rankin Inlet to Ketchikan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1473.809 miles
  • 2371.865 kilometers
  • 1280.705 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
  • 1468.864 miles
  • 2363.908 kilometers
  • 1276.408 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 Ketchikan?

The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 3 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)

On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to Ketchikan generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 392 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 Ketchikan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).

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 Ketchikan International Airport
City: Ketchikan, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: KTN
ICAO Code: PAKT
Coordinates: 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″W