How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Kangerlussuaq?
The distance between Kangerlussuaq (Kangerlussuaq Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2626 miles / 4226 kilometers / 2282 nautical miles.
Kangerlussuaq Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
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Distance from Kangerlussuaq to Kotzebue
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kangerlussuaq to Kotzebue. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2626.157 miles
- 4226.390 kilometers
- 2282.068 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- 2615.790 miles
- 4209.707 kilometers
- 2273.060 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 Kangerlussuaq to Kotzebue?
The estimated flight time from Kangerlussuaq Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Kangerlussuaq and Kotzebue?
Flight carbon footprint between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)
On average, flying from Kangerlussuaq to Kotzebue generates about 290 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 290 kilograms equals 639 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Kangerlussuaq to Kotzebue
See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Kangerlussuaq Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kangerlussuaq |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | SFJ |
| ICAO Code: | BGSF |
| Coordinates: | 67°0′43″N, 50°42′41″W |
| Destination | 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 |