How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Thule?
The distance between Thule (Thule Air Base) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 1897 miles / 3054 kilometers / 1649 nautical miles.
Thule Air Base – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
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Distance from Thule to Kotzebue
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Thule to Kotzebue. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1897.421 miles
- 3053.604 kilometers
- 1648.814 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- 1889.770 miles
- 3041.291 kilometers
- 1642.166 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 Thule to Kotzebue?
The estimated flight time from Thule Air Base to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 4 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Thule and Kotzebue?
The time difference between Thule and Kotzebue is 5 hours. Kotzebue is 5 hours behind Thule.
Flight carbon footprint between Thule Air Base (THU) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)
On average, flying from Thule to Kotzebue generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 459 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Thule to Kotzebue
See the map of the shortest flight path between Thule Air Base (THU) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Thule Air Base |
|---|---|
| City: | Thule |
| Country: | Greenland  |
| IATA Code: | THU |
| ICAO Code: | BGTL |
| Coordinates: | 76°31′52″N, 68°42′11″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 |