Current Date And Time In Rankin Inlet, Canada
Friday, 14 August 2026
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Find cities, states and countries closest to Rankin Inlet in Nunavut, Canada with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Rankin Inlet.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Rankin Inlet from our regional database:
| State / Region | Nunavut |
| Total Population | 2,975 |
| Land Area | 20.24 km² |
| Population Density | 146.99 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 62.8091° N |
| Center Longitude | -92.0853° E |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -08:00 to -03:30 |
| Population Rank in Nunavut | #2 of 21 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Aaronsburg | 1,628 | 2,621 | 1,414 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| Abbeydale | 1,145 | 1,843 | 995 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Abbotsford | 1,236 | 1,989 | 1,073 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Abbottsfield | 996 | 1,604 | 865 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Abbottstown | 1,703 | 2,740 | 1,479 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Abell | 1,745 | 2,809 | 1,516 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Aberdeen | 1,606 | 2,585 | 1,395 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Aberdeen | 1,490 | 2,399 | 1,294 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Aberdeen | 1,648 | 2,652 | 1,431 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Aberdeen | 1,705 | 2,744 | 1,480 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Aberdeen | 1,225 | 1,971 | 1,063 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Aberdeen | 1,713 | 2,757 | 1,488 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Aberdeen | 1,740 | 2,800 | 1,511 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Aberdeen Proving Ground | 1,743 | 2,806 | 1,514 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Abilene | 1,665 | 2,679 | 1,445 | South (S) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Nunavut (home state of Rankin Inlet), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Maine | 1,441 | 2,318 | 1,251 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Manitoba | 874 | 1,406 | 759 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Massachusetts | 1,601 | 2,576 | 1,390 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Michigan | 1,377 | 2,217 | 1,196 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Minnesota | 1,266 | 2,038 | 1,100 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| New Brunswick | 1,408 | 2,265 | 1,222 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| New Hampshire | 1,546 | 2,488 | 1,342 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| North Dakota | 1,303 | 2,097 | 1,131 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Nova Scotia | 1,558 | 2,508 | 1,353 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Ontario | 898 | 1,445 | 780 | South (S) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Canada, with aerial distance and compass direction from Rankin Inlet's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| United States | 1,405 | 2,261 | 1,220 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Rankin Inlet. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Nunavut, Canada.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Rankin Inlet (You) | Nunavut | 2,975 | — | — |
| Arviat | Nunavut | 2,864 | 215.3 | SSW |
| Baker Lake | Nunavut | 2,061 | 257.2 | NW |
| Churchill | Manitoba | 899 | 463.2 | SSW |
| Coral Harbour | Nunavut | 1,035 | 466.5 | ENE |
| Naujaat | Nunavut | 1,225 | 497.9 | NNE |
| Gjoa Haven | Nunavut | 1,349 | 669.3 | NNW |
| Gillam | Manitoba | 1,007 | 733.3 | SSW |
| Akulivik | Nunavut | 642 | 761.2 | E |
| Kinngait | Nunavut | 1,396 | 784.5 | ENE |
| Sanirajak | Nunavut | 891 | 826.3 | NNE |
How does Rankin Inlet rank within Nunavut? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Rankin Inlet appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Iqaluit | 7,429 |
| Rankin Inlet ⭐ | 2,975 |
| Arviat | 2,864 |
| Puvirnituq | 2,129 |
| Baker Lake | 2,061 |
| Igloolik | 2,049 |
| Cambridge Bay | 1,760 |
| Pond Inlet | 1,555 |
| Pangnirtung | 1,504 |
| Kinngait | 1,396 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Gjoa Haven | 2,847.00 |
| Kugluktuk | 538.99 |
| Naujaat | 424.27 |
| Arctic Bay | 247.50 |
| Cambridge Bay | 202.35 |
| Baker Lake | 179.54 |
| Pond Inlet | 173.36 |
| Arviat | 132.07 |
| Sanikiluaq | 114.94 |
| Puvirnituq | 111.50 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Pangnirtung | 193.57 |
| Rankin Inlet ⭐ | 146.99 |
| Iqaluit | 141.50 |
| Kinngait | 141.15 |
| Salluit | 73.13 |
| Kangiqsujuaq | 24.57 |
| Arviat | 21.69 |
| Igloolik | 19.89 |
| Puvirnituq | 19.09 |
| Baker Lake | 11.48 |
Rankin Inlet Airport IATA: YRT 2 km (1 mi) from Rankin Inlet |
Rankin Inlet sits inside Nunavut, Canada and ranks #2 of 21 cities in Nunavut by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Rankin Inlet and the countries closest to Rankin Inlet by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Canada. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across North America.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Rankin Inlet, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Rankin Inlet at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Nunavut, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Rankin Inlet — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Rankin Inlet table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Nunavut by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Rankin Inlet and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Rankin Inlet map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Rankin Inlet will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Rankin Inlet to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Rankin Inlet. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Nunavut city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Rankin Inlet ranks #2 of 21 cities in Nunavut by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Rankin Inlet is Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT), about 2 km (1 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.