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How far is Lihue, HI, from Kotzebue, AK?

The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Lihue (Lihue Airport) is 3104 miles / 4996 kilometers / 2697 nautical miles.

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Lihue Airport

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Distance from Kotzebue to Lihue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3104.183 miles
  • 4995.698 kilometers
  • 2697.461 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
  • 3106.198 miles
  • 4998.940 kilometers
  • 2699.212 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 Kotzebue to Lihue?

The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Lihue Airport is 6 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Lihue Airport (LIH)

On average, flying from Kotzebue to Lihue generates about 347 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 347 kilograms equals 764 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kotzebue to Lihue

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Lihue Airport
City: Lihue, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LIH
ICAO Code: PHLI
Coordinates: 21°58′33″N, 159°20′20″W