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

The distance between Kotzebue (Ralph Wien Memorial Airport) and Kalaupapa (Kalaupapa Airport) is 3163 miles / 5091 kilometers / 2749 nautical miles.

Ralph Wien Memorial Airport – Kalaupapa Airport

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Distance from Kotzebue to Kalaupapa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3163.292 miles
  • 5090.825 kilometers
  • 2748.825 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
  • 3165.493 miles
  • 5094.367 kilometers
  • 2750.738 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 Kotzebue to Kalaupapa?

The estimated flight time from Ralph Wien Memorial Airport to Kalaupapa Airport is 6 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ) and Kalaupapa Airport (LUP)

On average, flying from Kotzebue to Kalaupapa generates about 354 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 354 kilograms equals 780 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kotzebue to Kalaupapa

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Kalaupapa Airport
City: Kalaupapa, HI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LUP
ICAO Code: PHLU
Coordinates: 21°12′39″N, 156°58′26″W