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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Whale Cove?

The distance between Whale Cove (Whale Cove Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 1997 miles / 3213 kilometers / 1735 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Whale Cove (YXN) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 3611 miles / 5812 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 153 hours 14 minutes.

Whale Cove Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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1997
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3213
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1735
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Distance from Whale Cove to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1996.733 miles
  • 3213.430 kilometers
  • 1735.113 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
  • 1989.125 miles
  • 3201.186 kilometers
  • 1728.502 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 Whale Cove to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Whale Cove Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Whale Cove Airport (YXN) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Whale Cove to Kotzebue generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 479 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Whale Cove to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Whale Cove Airport (YXN) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Whale Cove Airport
City: Whale Cove
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YXN
ICAO Code: CYXN
Coordinates: 62°14′24″N, 92°35′53″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