How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Vernal, UT?
The distance between Vernal (Vernal Regional Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2707 miles / 4357 kilometers / 2353 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Vernal (VEL) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3769 miles / 6066 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 149 hours 5 minutes.
Vernal Regional Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
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Distance from Vernal to Kotzebue
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Vernal to Kotzebue. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2707.443 miles
- 4357.207 kilometers
- 2352.704 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- 2701.662 miles
- 4347.903 kilometers
- 2347.680 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 Vernal to Kotzebue?
The estimated flight time from Vernal Regional Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Vernal and Kotzebue?
The time difference between Vernal and Kotzebue is 2 hours. Kotzebue is 2 hours behind Vernal.
Flight carbon footprint between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)
On average, flying from Vernal to Kotzebue generates about 300 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 300 kilograms equals 660 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Vernal to Kotzebue
See the map of the shortest flight path between Vernal Regional Airport (VEL) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Vernal Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Vernal, UT |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | VEL |
| ICAO Code: | KVEL |
| Coordinates: | 40°26′27″N, 109°30′36″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 |