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How far is Fort Chipewyan from Rankin Inlet?

The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and Fort Chipewyan (Fort Chipewyan Airport) is 698 miles / 1123 kilometers / 607 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rankin Inlet (YRT) to Fort Chipewyan (YPY) is 1380 miles / 2221 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 56 minutes.

Rankin Inlet Airport – Fort Chipewyan Airport

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1123
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607
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Distance from Rankin Inlet to Fort Chipewyan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 698.021 miles
  • 1123.356 kilometers
  • 606.564 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
  • 695.643 miles
  • 1119.528 kilometers
  • 604.497 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 Chipewyan?

The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to Fort Chipewyan Airport is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY)

On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to Fort Chipewyan generates about 124 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 124 kilograms equals 274 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 Chipewyan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Fort Chipewyan Airport (YPY).

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 Fort Chipewyan Airport
City: Fort Chipewyan
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPY
ICAO Code: CYPY
Coordinates: 58°46′1″N, 111°7′1″W