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How far is Kangiqsujuaq from Rankin Inlet?

The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) is 656 miles / 1055 kilometers / 570 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rankin Inlet (YRT) to Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) is 2515 miles / 4048 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 42 minutes.

Rankin Inlet Airport – Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport

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Distance from Rankin Inlet to Kangiqsujuaq

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 655.631 miles
  • 1055.136 kilometers
  • 569.728 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
  • 653.197 miles
  • 1051.218 kilometers
  • 567.613 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 Kangiqsujuaq?

The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB)

On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to Kangiqsujuaq generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 264 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 Kangiqsujuaq

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB).

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 Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
City: Kangiqsujuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWB
ICAO Code: CYKG
Coordinates: 61°35′18″N, 71°55′45″W