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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Kugaaruk?

The distance between Kugaaruk (Kugaaruk Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 1807 miles / 2908 kilometers / 1570 nautical miles.

Kugaaruk Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Kugaaruk to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1806.932 miles
  • 2907.975 kilometers
  • 1570.181 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
  • 1799.742 miles
  • 2896.405 kilometers
  • 1563.933 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 Kugaaruk to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Kugaaruk Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kugaaruk Airport (YBB) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Kugaaruk to Kotzebue generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 442 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kugaaruk to Kotzebue

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

Airport information

Origin Kugaaruk Airport
City: Kugaaruk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YBB
ICAO Code: CYBB
Coordinates: 68°32′3″N, 89°48′29″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