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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Wilkes-Barre, PA?

The distance between Wilkes-Barre (Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3563 miles / 5733 kilometers / 3096 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wilkes-Barre (AVP) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 4921 miles / 7920 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 171 hours 29 minutes.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Wilkes-Barre to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3562.556 miles
  • 5733.377 kilometers
  • 3095.776 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
  • 3553.100 miles
  • 5718.160 kilometers
  • 3087.560 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 Wilkes-Barre to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 7 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Wilkes-Barre to Kotzebue generates about 402 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 402 kilograms equals 887 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wilkes-Barre to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport
City: Wilkes-Barre, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AVP
ICAO Code: KAVP
Coordinates: 41°20′18″N, 75°43′24″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