How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Rankin Inlet?
The distance between Rankin Inlet (Rankin Inlet Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 1983 miles / 3192 kilometers / 1723 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Rankin Inlet (YRT) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3611 miles / 5812 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 153 hours 14 minutes.
Rankin Inlet Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport
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Distance from Rankin Inlet to Kotzebue
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rankin Inlet to Kotzebue. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1983.346 miles
- 3191.886 kilometers
- 1723.480 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- 1975.746 miles
- 3179.656 kilometers
- 1716.877 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 Rankin Inlet to Kotzebue?
The estimated flight time from Rankin Inlet Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 4 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Rankin Inlet and Kotzebue?
Flight carbon footprint between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)
On average, flying from Rankin Inlet to Kotzebue generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 476 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Rankin Inlet to Kotzebue
See the map of the shortest flight path between Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Rankin Inlet Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rankin Inlet |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YRT |
| ICAO Code: | CYRT |
| Coordinates: | 62°48′41″N, 92°6′56″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 |