How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Castlegar?
The distance between Castlegar (West Kootenay Regional Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 1978 miles / 3184 kilometers / 1719 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Castlegar (YCG) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 2973 miles / 4784 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 137 hours 55 minutes.
West Kootenay Regional Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
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Distance from Castlegar to Kotzebue
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Castlegar to Kotzebue. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1978.360 miles
- 3183.862 kilometers
- 1719.148 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- 1972.871 miles
- 3175.028 kilometers
- 1714.378 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 Castlegar to Kotzebue?
The estimated flight time from West Kootenay Regional Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.
What is the time difference between Castlegar and Kotzebue?
The time difference between Castlegar and Kotzebue is 1 hour. Kotzebue is 1 hour behind Castlegar.
Flight carbon footprint between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)
On average, flying from Castlegar to Kotzebue generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Castlegar to Kotzebue
See the map of the shortest flight path between West Kootenay Regional Airport (YCG) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).
Airport information
| Origin | West Kootenay Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Castlegar |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YCG |
| ICAO Code: | CYCG |
| Coordinates: | 49°17′47″N, 117°37′55″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 |