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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Chesterfield Inlet?

The distance between Chesterfield Inlet (Chesterfield Inlet Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 1994 miles / 3208 kilometers / 1732 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Chesterfield Inlet (YCS) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3611 miles / 5812 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 153 hours 14 minutes.

Chesterfield Inlet Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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1994
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3208
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1732
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Distance from Chesterfield Inlet to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1993.569 miles
  • 3208.338 kilometers
  • 1732.364 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
  • 1985.892 miles
  • 3195.983 kilometers
  • 1725.693 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 Chesterfield Inlet to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Chesterfield Inlet Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Chesterfield Inlet Airport (YCS) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Chesterfield Inlet to Kotzebue generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 479 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Chesterfield Inlet to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Chesterfield Inlet Airport (YCS) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Chesterfield Inlet Airport
City: Chesterfield Inlet
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YCS
ICAO Code: CYCS
Coordinates: 63°20′48″N, 90°43′51″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