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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Kangiqsujuaq?

The distance between Kangiqsujuaq (Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2512 miles / 4043 kilometers / 2183 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 5237 miles / 8428 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 192 hours 36 minutes.

Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Kangiqsujuaq to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2512.079 miles
  • 4042.799 kilometers
  • 2182.937 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
  • 2502.541 miles
  • 4027.449 kilometers
  • 2174.649 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 Kangiqsujuaq to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Kangiqsujuaq to Kotzebue generates about 277 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 277 kilograms equals 610 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kangiqsujuaq to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport
City: Kangiqsujuaq
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWB
ICAO Code: CYKG
Coordinates: 61°35′18″N, 71°55′45″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