How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Thunder Bay?
The distance between Thunder Bay (Thunder Bay International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2794 miles / 4496 kilometers / 2428 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3833 miles / 6169 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 153 hours 38 minutes.
Thunder Bay International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
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Distance from Thunder Bay to Kotzebue
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Thunder Bay to Kotzebue. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2793.929 miles
- 4496.394 kilometers
- 2427.858 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- 2785.421 miles
- 4482.701 kilometers
- 2420.465 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 Thunder Bay to Kotzebue?
The estimated flight time from Thunder Bay International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Thunder Bay and Kotzebue?
Flight carbon footprint between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)
On average, flying from Thunder Bay to Kotzebue generates about 310 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 310 kilograms equals 683 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Thunder Bay to Kotzebue
See the map of the shortest flight path between Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Thunder Bay International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Thunder Bay |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YQT |
| ICAO Code: | CYQT |
| Coordinates: | 48°22′18″N, 89°19′26″W |
| Destination | Ralph Wien Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kotzebue, AK |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OTZ |
| ICAO Code: | PAOT |
| Coordinates: | 66°53′4″N, 162°35′56″W |