How far is Fort Simpson from Rankin Inlet?
The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) is 934 miles / 1503 kilometers / 812 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rankin Inlet (YRT) to Fort Simpson (YFS) is 1941 miles / 3124 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 46 hours 19 minutes.
Rankin Inlet Airport – Fort Simpson Airport
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Distance from Rankin Inlet to Fort Simpson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rankin Inlet to Fort Simpson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 933.995 miles
- 1503.119 kilometers
- 811.619 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- 930.509 miles
- 1497.509 kilometers
- 808.590 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 Fort Simpson?
The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to Fort Simpson Airport is 2 hours and 16 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rankin Inlet and Fort Simpson?
Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)
On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to Fort Simpson generates about 146 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 146 kilograms equals 322 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 Fort Simpson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Fort Simpson Airport (YFS).
Airport information
| Origin | Rankin Inlet Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rankin Inlet |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YRT |
| ICAO Code: | CYRT |
| Coordinates: | 62°48′41″N, 92°6′56″W |
| Destination | Fort Simpson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Simpson |
| Country: | Canada |
| IATA Code: | YFS |
| ICAO Code: | CYFS |
| Coordinates: | 61°45′36″N, 121°14′13″W |