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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Gillam?

The distance between Gillam (Gillam Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2223 miles / 3577 kilometers / 1931 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gillam (YGX) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3598 miles / 5791 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 152 hours 39 minutes.

Gillam Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Gillam to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2222.606 miles
  • 3576.937 kilometers
  • 1931.392 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
  • 2214.772 miles
  • 3564.331 kilometers
  • 1924.585 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 Gillam to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Gillam Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 4 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gillam Airport (YGX) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Gillam to Kotzebue generates about 243 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 243 kilograms equals 536 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gillam to Kotzebue

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

Airport information

Origin Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″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