How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Cat Lake?
The distance between Cat Lake (Cat Lake Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2542 miles / 4091 kilometers / 2209 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cat Lake (YAC) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3780 miles / 6084 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 156 hours 4 minutes.
Cat Lake Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
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Distance from Cat Lake to Kotzebue
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cat Lake to Kotzebue. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2541.758 miles
- 4090.563 kilometers
- 2208.727 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- 2533.485 miles
- 4077.249 kilometers
- 2201.538 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 Cat Lake to Kotzebue?
The estimated flight time from Cat Lake Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cat Lake and Kotzebue?
The time difference between Cat Lake and Kotzebue is 3 hours. Kotzebue is 3 hours behind Cat Lake.
Flight carbon footprint between Cat Lake Airport (YAC) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)
On average, flying from Cat Lake to Kotzebue generates about 280 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 280 kilograms equals 617 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cat Lake to Kotzebue
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cat Lake Airport (YAC) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Cat Lake Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cat Lake |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YAC |
| ICAO Code: | CYAC |
| Coordinates: | 51°43′37″N, 91°49′27″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 |