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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Kulusuk?

The distance between Kulusuk (Kulusuk Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2913 miles / 4688 kilometers / 2531 nautical miles.

Kulusuk Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Kulusuk to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2913.115 miles
  • 4688.204 kilometers
  • 2531.428 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
  • 2901.716 miles
  • 4669.860 kilometers
  • 2521.523 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 Kulusuk to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Kulusuk Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kulusuk Airport (KUS) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Kulusuk to Kotzebue generates about 324 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 324 kilograms equals 714 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kulusuk to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kulusuk Airport (KUS) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Kulusuk Airport
City: Kulusuk
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: KUS
ICAO Code: BGKK
Coordinates: 65°34′24″N, 37°7′24″W
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