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How far is Qaanaaq from Rankin Inlet?

The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and Qaanaaq (Qaanaaq Airport) is 1132 miles / 1821 kilometers / 984 nautical miles.

Rankin Inlet Airport – Qaanaaq Airport

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Distance from Rankin Inlet to Qaanaaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1131.807 miles
  • 1821.467 kilometers
  • 983.513 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
  • 1127.946 miles
  • 1815.253 kilometers
  • 980.158 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 Qaanaaq?

The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to Qaanaaq Airport is 2 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ)

On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to Qaanaaq generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 349 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rankin Inlet to Qaanaaq

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

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 Qaanaaq Airport
City: Qaanaaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: NAQ
ICAO Code: BGQQ
Coordinates: 77°29′18″N, 69°23′19″W