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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Red Lake?

The distance between Red Lake (Red Lake Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2525 miles / 4063 kilometers / 2194 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Red Lake (YRL) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3701 miles / 5956 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 150 hours 35 minutes.

Red Lake Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Red Lake to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2524.902 miles
  • 4063.435 kilometers
  • 2194.080 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
  • 2516.827 miles
  • 4050.440 kilometers
  • 2187.063 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 Red Lake to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Red Lake Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Red Lake Airport (YRL) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Red Lake to Kotzebue generates about 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 278 kilograms equals 613 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Red Lake to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Red Lake Airport (YRL) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Red Lake Airport
City: Red Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YRL
ICAO Code: CYRL
Coordinates: 51°4′0″N, 93°47′35″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