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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Lihue, HI?

The distance between Lihue (Lihue Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 3104 miles / 4996 kilometers / 2697 nautical miles.

Lihue Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Lihue to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3104.183 miles
  • 4995.698 kilometers
  • 2697.461 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
  • 3106.198 miles
  • 4998.940 kilometers
  • 2699.212 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 Lihue to Kotzebue?

The estimated flight time from Lihue Airport to Ralph Wien Memorial Airport is 6 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lihue Airport (LIH) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Lihue to Kotzebue generates about 347 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 347 kilograms equals 764 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Lihue to Kotzebue

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

Airport information

Origin Lihue Airport
City: Lihue, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LIH
ICAO Code: PHLI
Coordinates: 21°58′33″N, 159°20′20″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