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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Ottawa?

The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3328 miles / 5356 kilometers / 2892 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ottawa (YOW) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4670 miles / 7515 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 171 hours 13 minutes.

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Ottawa to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3328.144 miles
  • 5356.129 kilometers
  • 2892.078 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
  • 3318.393 miles
  • 5340.436 kilometers
  • 2883.605 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 Ottawa to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Ottawa to Kotzebue generates about 374 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 374 kilograms equals 824 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ottawa to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
City: Ottawa
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YOW
ICAO Code: CYOW
Coordinates: 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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