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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Powell River?

The distance between Powell River (Powell River Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 1771 miles / 2850 kilometers / 1539 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Powell River (YPW) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3015 miles / 4852 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 139 hours 19 minutes.

Powell River Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Powell River to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1771.109 miles
  • 2850.324 kilometers
  • 1539.052 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
  • 1766.359 miles
  • 2842.679 kilometers
  • 1534.924 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 Powell River to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Powell River Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 3 hours and 51 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Powell River to Kotzebue generates about 198 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 198 kilograms equals 436 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Powell River to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Powell River Airport (YPW) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Powell River Airport
City: Powell River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YPW
ICAO Code: CYPW
Coordinates: 49°50′3″N, 124°30′0″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