How far is Smithers from Kotzebue, AK?
The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Smithers (Smithers Airport) is 1427 miles / 2297 kilometers / 1240 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Kotzebue (OTZ) to Smithers (YYD) is 2095 miles / 3372 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 121 hours 10 minutes.
Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Smithers Airport
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Distance from Kotzebue to Smithers
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kotzebue to Smithers. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1427.498 miles
- 2297.335 kilometers
- 1240.462 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- 1423.069 miles
- 2290.208 kilometers
- 1236.613 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 Smithers?
The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Smithers Airport is 3 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kotzebue and Smithers?
The time difference between Kotzebue and Smithers is 1 hour. Smithers is 1 hour ahead of Kotzebue.
Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Smithers Airport (YYD)
On average, flying from Kotzebue to Smithers generates about 175 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 175 kilograms equals 386 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 Smithers
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Smithers Airport (YYD).
Airport information
| Origin | Ralph Wien Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kotzebue, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OTZ |
| ICAO Code: | PAOT |
| Coordinates: | 66°53′4″N, 162°35′56″W |
| Destination | Smithers Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Smithers |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYD |
| ICAO Code: | CYYD |
| Coordinates: | 54°49′28″N, 127°10′58″W |