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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Vancouver?

The distance between Vancouver (Vancouver International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 1841 miles / 2963 kilometers / 1600 nautical miles.

Vancouver International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Vancouver to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1840.930 miles
  • 2962.689 kilometers
  • 1599.724 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
  • 1836.050 miles
  • 2954.836 kilometers
  • 1595.484 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 Vancouver to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Vancouver International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 3 hours and 59 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Vancouver to Kotzebue generates about 203 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 203 kilograms equals 448 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Vancouver to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Vancouver International Airport
City: Vancouver
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YVR
ICAO Code: CYVR
Coordinates: 49°11′38″N, 123°11′2″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