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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Sanikiluaq?

The distance between Sanikiluaq (Sanikiluaq Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2607 miles / 4195 kilometers / 2265 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Sanikiluaq (YSK) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4976 miles / 8008 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 179 hours 49 minutes.

Sanikiluaq Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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4195
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Distance from Sanikiluaq to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2606.960 miles
  • 4195.495 kilometers
  • 2265.386 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
  • 2597.636 miles
  • 4180.490 kilometers
  • 2257.284 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 Sanikiluaq to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Sanikiluaq Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Sanikiluaq to Kotzebue generates about 288 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 288 kilograms equals 634 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Sanikiluaq to Kotzebue

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

Airport information

Origin Sanikiluaq Airport
City: Sanikiluaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YSK
ICAO Code: CYSK
Coordinates: 56°32′16″N, 79°14′48″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