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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Swan River?

The distance between Swan River (Swan River Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 2267 miles / 3648 kilometers / 1970 nautical miles.

Swan River Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Swan River to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2267.011 miles
  • 3648.401 kilometers
  • 1969.979 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
  • 2259.723 miles
  • 3636.672 kilometers
  • 1963.646 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 Swan River to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Swan River Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 4 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Swan River Airport (ZJN) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Swan River to Kotzebue generates about 248 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 248 kilograms equals 547 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Swan River to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Swan River Airport (ZJN) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Swan River Airport
City: Swan River
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: ZJN
ICAO Code: CZJN
Coordinates: 52°7′14″N, 101°14′9″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