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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from New York, NY?

The distance between New York (New York LaGuardia Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3644 miles / 5865 kilometers / 3167 nautical miles.

The driving distance from New York (LGA) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 5025 miles / 8087 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 173 hours 33 minutes.

New York LaGuardia Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from New York to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3644.309 miles
  • 5864.946 kilometers
  • 3166.818 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
  • 3634.730 miles
  • 5849.531 kilometers
  • 3158.494 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 New York to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from New York LaGuardia Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 7 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from New York to Kotzebue generates about 412 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 412 kilograms equals 909 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from New York to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin New York LaGuardia Airport
City: New York, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LGA
ICAO Code: KLGA
Coordinates: 40°46′37″N, 73°52′21″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