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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Sapporo?

The distance between Sapporo (New Chitose Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2639 miles / 4247 kilometers / 2293 nautical miles.

New Chitose Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Sapporo to Kotzebue

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sapporo to Kotzebue. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2638.658 miles
  • 4246.509 kilometers
  • 2292.932 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
  • 2632.347 miles
  • 4236.352 kilometers
  • 2287.447 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 Sapporo to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from New Chitose Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Sapporo to Kotzebue generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 642 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sapporo to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between New Chitose Airport (CTS) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin New Chitose Airport
City: Sapporo
Country: Japan Flag of Japan
IATA Code: CTS
ICAO Code: RJCC
Coordinates: 42°46′30″N, 141°41′31″E
Destination Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
City: Kotzebue, AK
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: OTZ
ICAO Code: PAOT
Coordinates: 66°53′4″N, 162°35′56″W