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How far is Kotzebue, AK, from Lopez, WA?

The distance between Lopez (Lopez Island Airport) and Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) is 1888 miles / 3038 kilometers / 1641 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Lopez (LPS) to Kotzebue (OTZ) is 2952 miles / 4751 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 137 hours 25 minutes.

Lopez Island Airport – Ralph Wien Memorial Airport

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Distance from Lopez to Kotzebue

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1888.014 miles
  • 3038.465 kilometers
  • 1640.640 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
  • 1883.127 miles
  • 3030.599 kilometers
  • 1636.393 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 Lopez to Kotzebue?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Lopez Island Airport (LPS) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ)

On average, flying from Lopez to Kotzebue generates about 207 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 207 kilograms equals 457 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Lopez to Kotzebue

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lopez Island Airport (LPS) and Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ).

Airport information

Origin Lopez Island Airport
City: Lopez, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LPS
ICAO Code: S31
Coordinates: 48°29′2″N, 122°56′16″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