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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Kangirsuk?

The distance between Kangirsuk (Kangirsuk Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2637 miles / 4243 kilometers / 2291 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangirsuk (YKG) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 5287 miles / 8508 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 200 hours 17 minutes.

Kangirsuk Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Kangirsuk to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2636.638 miles
  • 4243.258 kilometers
  • 2291.176 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
  • 2626.777 miles
  • 4227.388 kilometers
  • 2282.607 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 Kangirsuk to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Kangirsuk Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Kangirsuk to Kotzebue generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 642 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangirsuk to Kotzebue

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

Airport information

Origin Kangirsuk Airport
City: Kangirsuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YKG
ICAO Code: CYAS
Coordinates: 60°1′37″N, 69°59′57″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