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How far is Whitehorse from Rankin Inlet?

The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and Whitehorse (Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport) is 1390 miles / 2238 kilometers / 1208 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rankin Inlet (YRT) to Whitehorse (YXY) is 2288 miles / 3682 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 49 hours 29 minutes.

Rankin Inlet Airport – Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport

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1390
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1208
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Distance from Rankin Inlet to Whitehorse

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1390.356 miles
  • 2237.562 kilometers
  • 1208.187 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
  • 1385.214 miles
  • 2229.286 kilometers
  • 1203.718 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 Whitehorse?

The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport is 3 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY)

On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to Whitehorse generates about 173 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 173 kilograms equals 381 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 Whitehorse

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport (YXY).

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 Erik Nielsen Whitehorse International Airport
City: Whitehorse
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXY
ICAO Code: CYXY
Coordinates: 60°42′34″N, 135°4′1″W