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How far is North Spirit Lake from Kotzebue, AK?

The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and North Spirit Lake (North Spirit Lake Airport) is 2470 miles / 3975 kilometers / 2146 nautical miles.

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – North Spirit Lake Airport

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Distance from Kotzebue to North Spirit Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2470.069 miles
  • 3975.190 kilometers
  • 2146.431 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
  • 2461.924 miles
  • 3962.083 kilometers
  • 2139.353 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 North Spirit Lake?

The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to North Spirit Lake Airport is 5 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and North Spirit Lake Airport (YNO)

On average, flying from Kotzebue to North Spirit Lake generates about 272 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 272 kilograms equals 599 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kotzebue to North Spirit Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and North Spirit Lake Airport (YNO).

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 North Spirit Lake Airport
City: North Spirit Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YNO
ICAO Code: CKQ3
Coordinates: 52°29′24″N, 92°58′15″W