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How far is Wemindji from Rankin Inlet?

The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and Wemindji (Wemindji Airport) is 833 miles / 1340 kilometers / 724 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rankin Inlet (YRT) to Wemindji (YNC) is 2194 miles / 3531 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 14 minutes.

Rankin Inlet Airport – Wemindji Airport

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1340
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724
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Distance from Rankin Inlet to Wemindji

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 832.873 miles
  • 1340.380 kilometers
  • 723.747 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
  • 830.998 miles
  • 1337.362 kilometers
  • 722.118 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 Wemindji?

The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to Wemindji Airport is 2 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Wemindji Airport (YNC)

On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to Wemindji generates about 138 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 138 kilograms equals 304 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 Wemindji

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

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 Wemindji Airport
City: Wemindji
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YNC
ICAO Code: CYNC
Coordinates: 53°0′38″N, 78°49′51″W