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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Quaqtaq?

The distance between Quaqtaq (Quaqtaq Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2591 miles / 4170 kilometers / 2251 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Quaqtaq (YQC) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 5287 miles / 8508 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 200 hours 17 minutes.

Quaqtaq Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Quaqtaq to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2590.855 miles
  • 4169.576 kilometers
  • 2251.391 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
  • 2581.066 miles
  • 4153.823 kilometers
  • 2242.885 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 Quaqtaq to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Quaqtaq Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Quaqtaq Airport (YQC) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Quaqtaq to Kotzebue generates about 286 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 286 kilograms equals 630 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Quaqtaq to Kotzebue

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

Airport information

Origin Quaqtaq Airport
City: Quaqtaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YQC
ICAO Code: CYHA
Coordinates: 61°2′47″N, 69°37′4″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