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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Churchill?

The distance between Churchill (Churchill Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2122 miles / 3415 kilometers / 1844 nautical miles.

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

Churchill Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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2122
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3415
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1844
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Distance from Churchill to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2122.030 miles
  • 3415.077 kilometers
  • 1843.994 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
  • 2114.277 miles
  • 3402.599 kilometers
  • 1837.257 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 Churchill to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Churchill Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 4 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Churchill Airport (YYQ) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Churchill to Kotzebue generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 510 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Churchill to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Churchill Airport (YYQ) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Churchill Airport
City: Churchill
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYQ
ICAO Code: CYYQ
Coordinates: 58°44′21″N, 94°3′54″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