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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Narsarsuaq?

The distance between Narsarsuaq (Narsarsuaq Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3053 miles / 4913 kilometers / 2653 nautical miles.

Narsarsuaq Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Narsarsuaq to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3052.642 miles
  • 4912.751 kilometers
  • 2652.673 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
  • 3041.083 miles
  • 4894.149 kilometers
  • 2642.629 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 Narsarsuaq to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Narsarsuaq Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Narsarsuaq Airport (UAK) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Narsarsuaq to Kotzebue generates about 341 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 341 kilograms equals 751 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Narsarsuaq to Kotzebue

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

Airport information

Origin Narsarsuaq Airport
City: Narsarsuaq
Country: Greenland Flag of Greenland
IATA Code: UAK
ICAO Code: BGBW
Coordinates: 61°9′37″N, 45°25′33″W
Destination 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