Current Date And Time In Rankin Inlet, Canada
Friday, 14 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Rankin Inlet, a city in Nunavut, Canada, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Rankin Inlet — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Rankin Inlet.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Canada operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 62.8091° N | 92.0853° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 62.8091 | -92.0853 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 62° 48' 33" N | 92° 5' 7" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 62° 48.5436' N | 92° 5.1204' W |
| City | Rankin Inlet |
| State | Nunavut (ᓄᓇᕗᑦ) |
| Country | Canada |
| Continent | North America |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -03:30 |
| Population | 2,975 |
| Area (km²) | 20.24 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 7.81 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 146.99 /km² |
| Elevation | 1 m / 3 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 62.8091, -92.0853 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rankin Inlet to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Nunavut.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arviat | Nunavut | SW | 215 km | 134 mi | ~3h 35m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Nunavut, the home state of Rankin Inlet, along with each city's aerial distance from Iqaluit, Nunavut's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iqaluit | 63.747° N | -68.5173° W | 14 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Arviat | 61.1088° N | -94.0585° W | 1 m | 1,337 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Puvirnituq | 60.0357° N | -77.2741° W | 1 m | 616 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Baker Lake | 64.3201° N | -96.0212° W | 8 m | 1,330 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Igloolik | 69.3777° N | -81.7999° W | 1 m | 855 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cambridge Bay | 69.1149° N | -105.0548° W | - | 1,700 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pond Inlet | 72.6992° N | -77.9595° W | 1 m | 1,066 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pangnirtung | 66.1464° N | -65.7° W | 1 m | 298 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kinngait | 64.2338° N | -76.5437° W | - | 395 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kugluktuk | 67.8274° N | -115.0965° W | 1 m | 2,118 km | 🗺 View Map |
Rankin Inlet Airport IATA: YRT 2 km (1 mi) from Rankin Inlet |
The exact GPS location of Rankin Inlet gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Nunavut. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Nunavut state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Rankin Inlet are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Rankin Inlet lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Canada map
Rankin Inlet sits within Nunavut, Canada, in the North America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Rankin Inlet for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Nunavut. › Browse every city in Nunavut
Coordinates for Rankin Inlet in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Canada. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Rankin Inlet are latitude 62.8091° and longitude -92.0853°. In directional format: 62.8091° N, 92.0853° W. These coordinates mark the center of Rankin Inlet in Nunavut and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Rankin Inlet is a city in Nunavut, Canada, on the continent of North America. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Rankin Inlet sits at: Latitude 62° 48' 33" N and Longitude 92° 5' 7" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Rankin Inlet has a population of approximately 2,975 people. This is roughly 7.289% of Nunavut's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Nunavut.
The interactive satellite map of Rankin Inlet is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 62.8091, -92.0853 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Rankin Inlet in Nunavut. For broader context, explore the Nunavut state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Rankin Inlet is Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT), roughly 2 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Rankin Inlet is approximately 1,176 km (731 mi) from Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Nunavut.
Rankin Inlet sits at an elevation of approximately 1 meters (3 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Nunavut.
The closest cities to Rankin Inlet include Arviat. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Rankin Inlet, sunrise is at 06:03 AM and sunset is at 10:22 PM, giving a day length of 16h 18m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Rankin Inlet's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Rankin Inlet is approximately 6,992 km (4,345 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 4,684 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Rankin Inlet — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,843 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Rankin Inlet is approximately 2,195 km (1,364 mi) SE of Ottawa, the national capital of Canada, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
