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How far is Fort Smith from Rankin Inlet?

The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and Fort Smith (Fort Smith Airport) is 683 miles / 1099 kilometers / 594 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rankin Inlet (YRT) to Fort Smith (YSM) is 1489 miles / 2396 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 16 minutes.

Rankin Inlet Airport – Fort Smith Airport

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Distance from Rankin Inlet to Fort Smith

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 683.147 miles
  • 1099.418 kilometers
  • 593.638 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
  • 680.705 miles
  • 1095.488 kilometers
  • 591.516 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 Smith?

The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to Fort Smith Airport is 1 hour and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Fort Smith Airport (YSM)

On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to Fort Smith generates about 123 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 123 kilograms equals 271 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 Smith

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

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 Smith Airport
City: Fort Smith
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSM
ICAO Code: CYSM
Coordinates: 60°1′13″N, 111°57′43″W