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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Norman Wells?

The distance between Norman Wells (Norman Wells Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 999 miles / 1607 kilometers / 868 nautical miles.

Norman Wells Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Norman Wells to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 998.720 miles
  • 1607.284 kilometers
  • 867.864 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
  • 994.824 miles
  • 1601.014 kilometers
  • 864.478 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 Norman Wells to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Norman Wells Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Norman Wells to Kotzebue generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Norman Wells to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Norman Wells Airport
City: Norman Wells
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVQ
ICAO Code: CYVQ
Coordinates: 65°16′53″N, 126°47′52″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