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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Wemindji?

The distance between Wemindji (Wemindji Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2809 miles / 4520 kilometers / 2441 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wemindji (YNC) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4916 miles / 7911 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 179 hours 8 minutes.

Wemindji Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Wemindji to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2808.685 miles
  • 4520.140 kilometers
  • 2440.680 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
  • 2799.159 miles
  • 4504.810 kilometers
  • 2432.403 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 Wemindji to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Wemindji Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wemindji Airport (YNC) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Wemindji to Kotzebue generates about 311 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 311 kilograms equals 687 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wemindji to Kotzebue

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

Airport information

Origin Wemindji Airport
City: Wemindji
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YNC
ICAO Code: CYNC
Coordinates: 53°0′38″N, 78°49′51″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