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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Goose Bay?

The distance between Goose Bay (CFB Goose Bay) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3225 miles / 5190 kilometers / 2803 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Goose Bay (YYR) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 5896 miles / 9488 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 198 hours 57 minutes.

CFB Goose Bay – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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3225
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5190
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2803
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Distance from Goose Bay to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3225.147 miles
  • 5190.372 kilometers
  • 2802.576 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
  • 3214.017 miles
  • 5172.459 kilometers
  • 2792.904 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 Goose Bay to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from CFB Goose Bay to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Goose Bay to Kotzebue generates about 361 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 361 kilograms equals 796 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Goose Bay to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between CFB Goose Bay (YYR) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin CFB Goose Bay
City: Goose Bay
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYR
ICAO Code: CYYR
Coordinates: 53°19′9″N, 60°25′32″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