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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Kelowna?

The distance between Kelowna (Kelowna International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 1896 miles / 3051 kilometers / 1647 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kelowna (YLW) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 2843 miles / 4575 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 134 hours 28 minutes.

Kelowna International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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1896
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1647
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Distance from Kelowna to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1895.602 miles
  • 3050.676 kilometers
  • 1647.233 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
  • 1890.292 miles
  • 3042.130 kilometers
  • 1642.619 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 Kelowna to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Kelowna International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 4 hours and 5 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Kelowna to Kotzebue generates about 208 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 208 kilograms equals 458 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kelowna to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kelowna International Airport (YLW) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Kelowna International Airport
City: Kelowna
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YLW
ICAO Code: CYLW
Coordinates: 49°57′21″N, 119°22′40″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