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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Winnipeg?

The distance between Winnipeg (Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2495 miles / 4015 kilometers / 2168 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Winnipeg (YWG) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3390 miles / 5456 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 143 hours 38 minutes.

Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Winnipeg to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2495.038 miles
  • 4015.374 kilometers
  • 2168.129 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
  • 2487.327 miles
  • 4002.966 kilometers
  • 2161.428 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 Winnipeg to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Winnipeg to Kotzebue generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 605 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Winnipeg to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport
City: Winnipeg
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YWG
ICAO Code: CYWG
Coordinates: 49°54′35″N, 97°14′23″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