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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Whatì?

The distance between Whatì (Whatì Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 1323 miles / 2129 kilometers / 1149 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whatì (YLE) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 2471 miles / 3977 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 133 hours 28 minutes.

Whatì Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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1323
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2129
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1149
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Distance from Whatì to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1322.739 miles
  • 2128.742 kilometers
  • 1149.429 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
  • 1317.688 miles
  • 2120.613 kilometers
  • 1145.040 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 Whatì to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Whatì Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whatì Airport (YLE) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Whatì to Kotzebue generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whatì to Kotzebue

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

Airport information

Origin Whatì Airport
City: Whatì
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLE
ICAO Code: CEM3
Coordinates: 63°7′54″N, 117°14′45″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