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How far is Thompson from Kotzebue, AK?

The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Thompson (Thompson Airport) is 2167 miles / 3488 kilometers / 1883 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kotzebue (OTZ) to Thompson (YTH) is 3419 miles / 5502 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 145 hours 57 minutes.

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Thompson Airport

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Distance from Kotzebue to Thompson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2167.039 miles
  • 3487.511 kilometers
  • 1883.105 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
  • 2159.500 miles
  • 3475.379 kilometers
  • 1876.555 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 Thompson?

The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Thompson Airport is 4 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Thompson Airport (YTH)

On average, flying from Kotzebue to Thompson generates about 237 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 237 kilograms equals 522 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 Thompson

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

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 Thompson Airport
City: Thompson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YTH
ICAO Code: CYTH
Coordinates: 55°48′3″N, 97°51′51″W