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How far is Gillam from Kotzebue, AK?

The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Gillam (Gillam Airport) is 2223 miles / 3577 kilometers / 1931 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kotzebue (OTZ) to Gillam (YGX) is 3601 miles / 5795 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 152 hours 43 minutes.

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Gillam Airport

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Distance from Kotzebue to Gillam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2222.606 miles
  • 3576.937 kilometers
  • 1931.392 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
  • 2214.772 miles
  • 3564.331 kilometers
  • 1924.585 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 Gillam?

The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Gillam Airport is 4 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Gillam Airport (YGX)

On average, flying from Kotzebue to Gillam generates about 243 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 243 kilograms equals 536 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kotzebue to Gillam

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

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 Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″W