How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Fort Simpson?
The distance between Fort Simpson (Fort Simpson Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 1266 miles / 2038 kilometers / 1100 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 2170 miles / 3492 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 123 hours 39 minutes.
Fort Simpson Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
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Distance from Fort Simpson to Kotzebue
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Fort Simpson to Kotzebue. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1266.098 miles
- 2037.587 kilometers
- 1100.209 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- 1261.372 miles
- 2029.981 kilometers
- 1096.102 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 Fort Simpson to Kotzebue?
The estimated flight time from Fort Simpson Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Fort Simpson and Kotzebue?
Flight carbon footprint between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)
On average, flying from Fort Simpson to Kotzebue generates about 165 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 165 kilograms equals 363 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Fort Simpson to Kotzebue
See the map of the shortest flight path between Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Fort Simpson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Simpson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YFS |
| ICAO Code: | CYFS |
| Coordinates: | 61°45′36″N, 121°14′13″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 |