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How far is Skagway, AK, from Rankin Inlet?

The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and Skagway (Skagway Airport) is 1436 miles / 2312 kilometers / 1248 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rankin Inlet (YRT) to Skagway (SGY) is 2336 miles / 3760 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 57 minutes.

Rankin Inlet Airport – Skagway Airport

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Distance from Rankin Inlet to Skagway

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1436.389 miles
  • 2311.644 kilometers
  • 1248.188 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
  • 1431.157 miles
  • 2303.225 kilometers
  • 1243.642 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 Skagway?

The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to Skagway Airport is 3 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Skagway Airport (SGY)

On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to Skagway generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 387 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 Skagway

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

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 Skagway Airport
City: Skagway, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SGY
ICAO Code: PAGY
Coordinates: 59°27′36″N, 135°18′57″W