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How far is Swan River from Kotzebue, AK?

The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Swan River (Swan River Airport) is 2267 miles / 3648 kilometers / 1970 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kotzebue (OTZ) to Swan River (ZJN) is 3157 miles / 5080 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 139 hours 49 minutes.

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Swan River Airport

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Distance from Kotzebue to Swan River

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2267.011 miles
  • 3648.401 kilometers
  • 1969.979 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
  • 2259.723 miles
  • 3636.672 kilometers
  • 1963.646 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 Swan River?

The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Swan River Airport is 4 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Swan River Airport (ZJN)

On average, flying from Kotzebue to Swan River generates about 248 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 248 kilograms equals 547 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 Swan River

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Swan River Airport (ZJN).

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 Swan River Airport
City: Swan River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZJN
ICAO Code: CZJN
Coordinates: 52°7′14″N, 101°14′9″W