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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Paulatuk?

The distance between Paulatuk (Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 993 miles / 1599 kilometers / 863 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Paulatuk (YPC) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 1678 miles / 2701 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 123 hours 53 minutes.

Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Paulatuk to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 993.450 miles
  • 1598.803 kilometers
  • 863.285 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
  • 989.505 miles
  • 1592.453 kilometers
  • 859.856 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 Paulatuk to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport (YPC) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Paulatuk to Kotzebue generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Paulatuk to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport (YPC) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Paulatuk (Nora Aliqatchialuk Ruben) Airport
City: Paulatuk
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPC
ICAO Code: CYPC
Coordinates: 69°21′39″N, 124°3′32″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