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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Lynchburg, VA?

The distance between Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3711 miles / 5973 kilometers / 3225 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lynchburg (LYH) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4938 miles / 7947 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 172 hours 25 minutes.

Lynchburg Regional Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Lynchburg to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3711.316 miles
  • 5972.785 kilometers
  • 3225.046 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
  • 3702.679 miles
  • 5958.884 kilometers
  • 3217.540 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 Lynchburg to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Lynchburg Regional Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 7 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Lynchburg to Kotzebue generates about 421 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 421 kilograms equals 927 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lynchburg to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Lynchburg Regional Airport
City: Lynchburg, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LYH
ICAO Code: KLYH
Coordinates: 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″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