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How far is Rankin Inlet from Sanikiluaq?

The distance between Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) and Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) is 624 miles / 1004 kilometers / 542 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanikiluaq (YSK) to Rankin Inlet (YRT) is 2255 miles / 3629 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 56 minutes.

Sanikiluaq Airport – Rankin Inlet Airport

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Distance from Sanikiluaq to Rankin Inlet

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 623.706 miles
  • 1003.758 kilometers
  • 541.986 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
  • 621.975 miles
  • 1000.972 kilometers
  • 540.481 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 Sanikiluaq to Rankin Inlet?

The estimated flight time from Sanikiluaq Airport to Rankin Inlet Airport is 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT)

On average, flying from Sanikiluaq to Rankin Inlet generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 255 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanikiluaq to Rankin Inlet

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT).

Airport information

Origin Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″W
Destination 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