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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Grise Fiord?

The distance between Grise Fiord (Grise Fiord Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 1694 miles / 2727 kilometers / 1472 nautical miles.

Grise Fiord Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Grise Fiord to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1694.265 miles
  • 2726.655 kilometers
  • 1472.276 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
  • 1687.467 miles
  • 2715.714 kilometers
  • 1466.368 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 Grise Fiord to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Grise Fiord Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Grise Fiord to Kotzebue generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 424 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Grise Fiord to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Grise Fiord Airport (YGZ) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Grise Fiord Airport
City: Grise Fiord
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGZ
ICAO Code: CYGZ
Coordinates: 76°25′33″N, 82°54′33″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