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How far is Thunder Bay from Rankin Inlet?

The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) is 1005 miles / 1617 kilometers / 873 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rankin Inlet (YRT) to Thunder Bay (YQT) is 1111 miles / 1788 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 43 minutes.

Rankin Inlet Airport – Thunder Bay International Airport

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Distance from Rankin Inlet to Thunder Bay

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1004.641 miles
  • 1616.813 kilometers
  • 873.009 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
  • 1003.378 miles
  • 1614.781 kilometers
  • 871.912 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 Thunder Bay?

The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to Thunder Bay International Airport is 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT)

On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to Thunder Bay generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 333 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 Thunder Bay

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT).

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 Thunder Bay International Airport
City: Thunder Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQT
ICAO Code: CYQT
Coordinates: 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W