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How far is Nakina from Kotzebue, AK?

The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Nakina (Nakina Airport) is 2763 miles / 4446 kilometers / 2401 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kotzebue (OTZ) to Nakina (YQN) is 4036 miles / 6495 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 158 hours 18 minutes.

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Nakina Airport

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2401
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Distance from Kotzebue to Nakina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2762.589 miles
  • 4445.956 kilometers
  • 2400.624 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
  • 2753.791 miles
  • 4431.797 kilometers
  • 2392.979 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 Nakina?

The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Nakina Airport is 5 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Nakina Airport (YQN)

On average, flying from Kotzebue to Nakina generates about 306 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 306 kilograms equals 675 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 Nakina

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

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 Nakina Airport
City: Nakina
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQN
ICAO Code: CYQN
Coordinates: 50°10′58″N, 86°41′47″W